Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Women and Child,Pregnancy Care,Childcare
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The programme aims to enhance the nutritional level of normal/malnourished/severely malnourished children aged 6 months to 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers, through Anganwadi centers. This programme is centrally sponsored with a funding ratio of 50:50.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Bihar. 1. All children aged 6 months to 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers enrolled in Anganwadi centers across the state, are eligible to receive benefits under the programme.
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 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. Also, You can contact and register your problem to Child Development Project Officer at the project level, District Program Officer/District Officer at the district level, Divisional Commissioner at the divisional level and Director at the state level, ICDS and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department in writing/telephone.
Required Documents
- Identity proof of applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card Proof of age i.e. Birth certificate of the child Proof of pregnancy/Medical report, in case pregnant woman Address proof Any additional documents as required
FAQs
Who is eligible for this Programme?
All children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers registered at an Anganwadi center in Bihar are eligible for this programme. The beneficiary must be a resident of Bihar.
How are the meals provided under this programme?
Meals are provided in two forms: 1. Hot Cooked Meals for children aged 3 to 6 years at Anganwadi centers. 2. Take-Home Rations (THR) for children aged 6 months to 3 years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
What types of meals are served in the Anganwadi centers?
1. Khichdi (three days a week) 2. Pulao (one day a week) 3. Rasiyav (one day a week) 4. Semolina pudding (one day a week) 5. Boiled egg (on Wednesdays and Fridays for children who eat eggs) 6. Sprouted gram and jaggery (for non-egg eaters).
What are the meal provisions for children aged 6 months to 3 years?
Children aged 6 months to 3 years receive monthly take-home rations (THR) and boiled eggs on Wednesdays and Fridays (or soybean for non-egg eaters).
What nutritional items are provided to pregnant women and lactating mothers?
Pregnant women and lactating mothers receive dry rations monthly, along with boiled eggs on Wednesdays and Fridays (or soybean for non-egg eaters) at Anganwadi centers.
How many times a month are eggs provided to the beneficiaries?
Eggs are provided seven times a month, on Wednesdays and Fridays.
What special nutrition is provided under the pilot project?
Under the pilot project, children aged 3 to 6 years receive 18 grams of milk powder (mixed in 150 ml of warm water) every Wednesday at 25 Anganwadi centers in 5 districts, which is now expanded across Bihar.
How can one register for this Programme?
To avail of benefits, eligible beneficiaries need to register at their nearest Anganwadi center.
What is the funding structure of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme?
The scheme is funded on a 50:50 ratio between the Central Government and the Government of Bihar.
Is the programme available across all districts in Bihar?
Yes, the programme is implemented across all districts of Bihar through Anganwadi centers.
How are complaints or grievances addressed?
Complaints can be filed with the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at various levels such as sub-division, district, or department. Alternatively, complaints can be addressed to the Child Development Project Officer, District Program Officer, or the Director at the state level.
How often are dry rations distributed?
Dry rations are distributed once a month for 25 days to the eligible beneficiaries.
Can someone not registered with an Anganwadi center avail of the programme benefits?
No, only those who are registered with an Anganwadi center can avail of the benefits.