Poshan Adhar Scheme

The Poshan Adhar Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing balanced and nutritious food to registered children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. This scheme ensures proper nutrition to reduce malnutrition and promote a healthy life.

Beneficiaries:

• Registered Children
• Pregnant Women
• Lactating Mothers

Key Provisions:

• Free nutritious meals are provided through Anganwadi centers.
• Meals include proteins, iron, calcium, vitamins, and minerals.
• Proper nutrition is provided during pregnancy and post-delivery.
• Supports the physical and mental development of children.

Objectives of the Scheme:

• To reduce malnutrition among children and mothers.
• To ensure healthy motherhood and safe childbirth.
• To lower infant and maternal mortality rates.
• To support children’s physical and cognitive growth.

Beneficiary:

Registered Children, Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers

Benefits:

To providing balanced and nutritious food to registered children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.