Scheme for Adolescent Girls- Bihar
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Women and Child
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
This scheme is implemented in Bihar since 2011 through the Anganwadi centers under the Integrated Child Development Project. Under this scheme, adolescent girls aged 11 to 14 years who are not attending school receive a monthly take-home ration and skill development training.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Bihar. 1. The beneficiary should be an adolescent girl aged between 11 and 14 years. 1. The beneficiary should not be currently attending school.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- To avail benefits under this scheme, beneficiaries should register their names at their nearest Anganwadi Center. > Complaints & Grievance Redressal: - Complaints and appeals related to various schemes under this program can be filed with the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-division level, the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level, and the Departmental Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the department level. Apart from this, issues can be registered with the Child Development Project Officer at the project level, the District Program Officer/District Officer at the district level, the Divisional Commissioner at the divisional level, and the Director, ICDS, as well as the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Social Welfare Department at the state level. Complaints can be submitted in writing or communicated over the telephone.
Required Documents
- Identity proof of applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Proof of age i.e. Birth certificate
- Address proof
- Any additional documents as required
FAQs
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scheme is for adolescent girls aged 11-14 years who reside in Bihar and are not attending school.
What benefits are provided under the scheme?
Beneficiaries receive a monthly take-home ration, including rice, eggs, and soybeans, along with skill development training, life skills education, health check-ups, Iron Folic Acid supplements, and counseling.
How is the take-home ration (THR) distributed?
The THR, which consists of rice, eggs, and soybeans, is distributed every month for 25 days to ensure adequate nutrition.
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to empower adolescent girls, improve their health and nutrition, raise awareness about hygiene, reintegrate them into the education system, and provide information about public services.
How does the scheme help out-of-school girls?
It reintegrates out-of-school girls into formal education or provides skill-based alternative education to help them become self-reliant.
How can one apply for the scheme?
To apply, eligible girls must register at their nearest Anganwadi center.
What is the funding mechanism of the scheme?
The scheme is funded on a 50:50 basis between the Central and State governments.
Can girls aged 15 and above benefit from the scheme?
No, the scheme is only for adolescent girls aged 11-14 who are not attending school.
What happens if a girl starts attending school after joining the scheme?
Once a girl resumes schooling, she is no longer eligible for the scheme.
Who is responsible for the implementation of the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of Bihar through the Anganwadi centers under the ICDS project.
How are the scheme's grievances addressed?
Complaints can be filed with Public Grievance Redressal Officers at various levels, including subdivision, district, and state, or directly with the Child Development Project Officer.