About this health scheme
The scheme aims to provide nutritional support to Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided Take Home Ration (THR) of 3 kg per month, along with 30 eggs per month, for a duration of 112 days.
The “Purna Aahaara for Children (6 month – 5 years)” scheme is a component under the "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)" scheme, implemented by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme follows a community-based approach for the management of acute malnutrition and aims to provide nutritional support to Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children. Purna Aahaara is an initiative erstwhile Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programme.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Purna Aahaara for Children (6 months – 5 years) (MSPYPAC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Women and Child Development Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | State · Odisha |
| Official portal | wcd.odisha.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | No lower limit to 5 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 5 years
- 💍Never Married
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided Take Home Ration (THR) of 3 kg per month, along with 30 eggs per month, for a duration of 112 days from the date of enrollment.
Note: Parents and caregivers are requested to have their children's growth monitored at Anganwadi Centre (AWCs) and take special care of them.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
- The beneficiary must be a child aged between 6 months and 5 years.
- The child must be identified as Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) by an Anganwadi Worker or ICDS functionary.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The parent or caregiver visits the nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) under the ICDS Project.
Step 2: The Anganwadi Worker (AWW) assesses the child’s nutritional status to identify Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
Step 3: Upon confirmation, the child is enrolled under the “Purna Aahara” component of MSPY.
Step 4: The AWW records details and starts the distribution of THR (3 kg/month) and 30 eggs/month for 112 days.
Step 5: Parents must bring the child for periodic growth monitoring and nutritional counselling.
Step 6: After completion of the 112-day period, the child’s growth is evaluated.
Step 7: If the child achieves normal nutritional status, they are shifted to the regular Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP).
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from Purna Aahaara?
Children 6 months to 5 years old diagnosed with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) without medical complications.
What benefits does the programme provide?
Augmented Take–Home Ration (THR), 30 eggs per month, growth monitoring, regular counselling, and support for caregivers.
How much THR is provided to each child?
3 kg of augmented THR per month for the duration of the programme.
What is the duration of Purna Aahaara support?
112 days from the date the child is enrolled in the programme.
How are children enrolled into the programme?
SAM children are identified through growth monitoring and anthropometric measurement at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) and enrolled based on criteria set by the authorities.
Where are benefits provided?
Through Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) system across Odisha.
Who prepares the augmented THR?
Local Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) prepare the augmented THR using prescribed ingredients approved by the programme.
Does the programme involve other community workers?
Yes, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and other frontline workers coordinate to monitor and support enrolled children.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Guidelines (PDF) wcd.odisha.gov.in
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