KCR Nutrition Kit
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Health & Wellness,Social welfare & Empowerment,Women and Child,Children’s health and immunization,Health promotion,Pregnancy care,Free Meal,Food Security / Public Distribution System,Health care providers and access
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Telangana, India, aimed at providing nutritious food to pregnant. The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
Pregnant Women: Pregnant women are eligible to receive the nutrition kit under the scheme. The scheme aims to provide support to pregnant women to ensure that they have access to essential nutrients required for a healthy pregnancy. Age: Minimum 18 Gender: Female Residence Type: Both Resident of Telangana: The scheme is applicable only to the residents of Telangana. Non-residents of the state are not eligible to receive the nutrition kit. Economically Weaker Sections: The scheme is designed to provide support to the economically weaker sections of society. Families with a monthly income of less than Rs. 10,000 are eligible to receive the nutrition kit. Identification by Anganwadi Worker: The beneficiaries of the scheme are identified by the Anganwadi workers. The workers conduct surveys and identify the eligible beneficiaries based on the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Identification may be done by Anganwadi Workers: The beneficiaries of the scheme are identified by the Anganwadi workers. The workers conduct surveys and identify the eligible beneficiaries based on the eligibility criteria mentioned.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
FAQs
What is the KCR Nutrition Kit Scheme?
The KCR Nutrition Kit Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Telangana in India to provide nutritional support to pregnant women, who belong to economically weaker sections of society.
What does the nutrition kit contain?
Each kit contains a kg of Nutritional Mix Powder, a kg of Dates (Khajoor), three bottles of Iron Syrup, 500 grams of Ghee, and a Cup. The nutrition kit may also contain essential food items such as lentils, millets, and other nutritious food items that can help in meeting the daily nutritional requirements of pregnant women.
Who is eligible to receive the nutrition kit?
Pregnant women, who belong to economically weaker sections of society and are residents of Telangana are eligible to receive the nutrition kit.
How often is the nutrition kit distributed?
The nutrition kit is distributed on a monthly basis to the eligible beneficiaries.
Can families with higher income also receive the nutrition kit?
The scheme is designed to provide support to the economically weaker sections of society. Families with higher incomes may not be eligible to receive the nutrition kit.
Is there any cost associated with the scheme?
No, the scheme is free of cost for eligible beneficiaries.