AI SummaryTelangana government is implementing Arogya Lakshmi Scheme 2026 under which one nutritious meal is provided every day to pregnant and lactating women and children below the age of 6 through Anganwadi centres. The Telangana Arogya Lakshmi Scheme was launched officially on 1 January 2015 by former Chief Minister Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao. The scheme is an improved version of Amrutha Hastham. This article explains the complete details of the Telangana Arogya Lakshmi Scheme.
For women, 200 ml of milk for 25 days a month and one egg each day are given with the meal. Children aged between seven months and three years are provided with 16 eggs a month in addition to a 2.5 kg food packet. For children aged between 3 and six years, one egg a day is supplied along with rice, dal, vegetables and snacks.
Telangana Arogya Lakshmi Scheme 2026 - Latest Update
Telangana government has allocated Rs 355.12 crore for the Arogya Lakshmi scheme in the state budget for 2026-27. The scheme continues to provide nutritious food to pregnant women, nursing mothers and children across the state. The scheme was introduced on 1 January 2015 to check malnutrition and anaemia among women and children.
As part of the scheme, the state government provides 200 ml of milk, one egg and one meal per day to pregnant women, new mothers and children. The scheme also provides 16 eggs in a month to each child aged between 7 months and 3 years, while 30 eggs are given to children aged between 3 years and 6 years at Anganwadi centres.
Telangana Arogya Lakshmi Scheme has covered lakhs of pregnant women, new mothers and children across the state. The quantity of food items supplied under the scheme has also been increased across all categories over the years.
Objectives of Telangana Arogya Lakshmi Scheme
Here are the main objectives which are expected to be achieved through the successful implementation of Telangana Arogya Lakshmi Scheme:
- Improve the quality and acceptance of supplementary nutrition by the pregnant and lactating women.
- Make sure the food supplied is consumed only by the pregnant and lactating women rather than the whole family.
- Make sure pregnant and lactating women consume 90+ IFA tablets.
- Improve the enrollment of mothers at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs).
- Reduce the number of pregnant and lactating women with anaemia or who are undernourished.
- Reduce the number of low birth babies and malnutrition among children.
- Make sure pregnant and lactating women receive health check ups and immunization.
- Reduce the number of infant deaths and maternal deaths.
Operational guidelines for Arogya Lakshmi Scheme in Telangana
Government after careful examination has issued "Operational Guidelines" for the One Full Meal Programme for improving nutritional status among pregnant and lactating women and to reduce low birth weight and deaths of infants and children under 6 years.
Procurement of Food Commodities in Arogya Lakshmi Scheme
| Sl. No | Commodity | Supply by/through | Budget released to |
| 1 | Rice | Civil Supplies / PD | PD |
| 2 | Dal | DPC / Civil Supplies / PD | PD |
| 3 | Oil | AP Oil Fed | PD |
| 4 | Milk | Dairy / Local | CDPO |
| 5 | Eggs | Poultry farms / NECC | CDPO |
| 6 | Vegetables | AWW | CDPO |
| 7 | Condiments | AWW | CDPO |
| 8 | Cooking gas / Firewood | AWW | CDPO |
Food Model for spot feeding of Women in One Full Meal Programme
Here is the complete Food Model for spot feeding of pregnant and lactating women in One Full Meal Programme ICDS Projects (per beneficiary):
| Item | Quantity Per Day | Tentative Cost per Day (in Rs.) | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Calcium (mg) |
| Rice | 150 g | 0.60 | 517.56 | 10.20 | 15.00 |
| Dal (Red Gram) | 30g | 2.55 | 104.40 | 7.25 | 22.50 |
| Oil | 16g | 1.10 | 144.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Transport | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Cooking | 0.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Milk (30 Days) (@ Rs.5.6 per day) | 200 ml | 9.85 | 273.00 | 10.03 | 490.00 |
| Egg (30 Eggs) (@ Rs.3.5 per day) | 1 No. (50 g) | 4.20 | 100.92 | 7.76 | 35.00 |
| Vegetables (Leafy Vegetables, Potato, Onion, Beans etc.,) | 50 g | 1.50 | 52.50 | 1.80 | 16.06 |
| Condiments | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 21.00 | 1192.38 | 37.04 | 578.56 |
- Eggs to be given Monday to Saturday (remaining 5 will be added in model menu).
- Milk to be given Monday to Saturday (200 ml milk will be served as curd on any two days).
| Day | Item 1 | Item 2 | Item 3 | Item 4 | Item 5 |
| Day 1 | Rice | Sambar with vegetables | - | Egg Curry | Milk (200ml) |
| Day 2 | Rice | Dal | Green Leafy Vegetable Curry | Egg | Milk (200ml) |
| Day 3 | Rice | Dal with Leafy vegetables | Egg Curry | Egg | Milk (200ml) |
| Day 4 | Rice | Sambar with vegetables | 100 ml Curd | Egg Curry | Milk (200ml) |
| Day 5 | Rice | Dal | Green Leafy Vegetable Curry | Egg | Milk (200ml) |
| Day 6 | Rice | Dal with Leafy vegetables | 100 ml Curd | Egg | Milk (200ml) |
Beneficiary
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and children below the age of 6 years in Telangana are the main beneficiaries of the scheme.
Benefits
The scheme improves the quality and acceptance of nutrition for pregnant and lactating women and helps reduce anaemia and malnutrition among women and children.
How To Apply
For more details, visit the official website of the Women Development and Child Welfare Department at wdcw.tg.nic.in/Arogya_Lakshmi.html. Eligible women can also contact their nearest Anganwadi centre for registration and details.
For more state schemes, check the Telangana Schemes List. Pregnant women can also read about the Telangana MCH Kit Scheme and the Telangana Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme.