Kishori Balika Yojana- Uttarakhand
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Women and Child,Health & Wellness,Health promotion
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to create awareness among adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 years about nutrition, health, and life cycle issues, and also provides supplementary nutrition for 300 days in a year.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be an adolescent girl in the age group of 14 to 18 years. 1. The applicant must be residing in one of the aspirational districts of Uttarakhand- Haridwar or Udham Singh Nagar.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Registration of beneficiaries is carried out through the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Poshan Tracker App" nis:value=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.poshantracker&pli=1 nis:enabled=true/>, for which the Aadhaar card and birth certificate of the adolescent girl are required.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate
FAQs
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 years, who are residents of Uttarakhand, and live in the aspiring districts of Haridwar or Udham Singh Nagar.
Which districts are covered under this scheme?
The scheme is currently implemented in the aspiring districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar.
What kind of nutrition support is provided under the scheme?
Beneficiaries receive fortified rice and wheat for 25 days every month, for a total of 300 days in a year.
How can one register for the scheme?
Registration of beneficiaries is done through the Poshan Tracker App.
What documents are required for registration?
Aadhaar card and birth certificate of the adolescent girl are mandatory for registration.
How long does the nutritional support last in a year?
Supplementary nutrition is provided for 300 days in a year.
Is the scheme free of cost for beneficiaries?
Yes, all services and nutritional support under the scheme are provided free of cost.