Arogya Lakshmi Scheme Telangana | Nutritional Meals for Pregnant Women

Objectives

• Improve the nutritional status of pregnant women and lactating mothers.
• Prevent malnutrition and reduce anemia among mothers and children.
• Ensure health checkups and immunizations for both mothers and children.
• Reduce infant mortality rates and maternal mortality rates.
• Enhance nutrition awareness and empower women to take better health decisions for themselves and their children.

Benefits

• Pregnant Women:
  • One full meal at the Anganwadi center.
  • The meal includes rice, dal, leafy vegetables/sambar, and vegetables for 25 days, boiled eggs, and 200 ml milk for 30 days in a month.
  • Iron and folic acid tablets are provided to reduce anemia.
• Lactating Women:
  • One full meal daily with 200 ml milk for 25 days and one boiled egg each day.
• Children (7 months to 3 years):
  • 16 eggs per month and 2.5 kg of Balamrutham (a weaning food).
• Children (3 years to 6 years):
  • One egg daily with rice, dal, vegetables, and snacks.
• Balamrutham:
  • A fortified weaning food designed to provide iron, calcium, vitamins, and other nutrients to children between 7 months and 3 years.

Eligibility

• Pregnant women and lactating mothers.
• Children under the age of 6 years.
• Residents of Telangana only.
• Income criteria: Families with low income may get priority.

Exclusions

• Non-pregnant women or women who are not lactating.
• Children above the age of 6.
• Non-residents of Telangana.

Application Process

• Applications are to be made through the nearest Anganwadi centers.
  1. Visit the nearest Anganwadi center.
  2. Ask for the Arogya Lakshmi application form.
  3. Fill in the required information and attach the necessary documents.
  4. Submit the completed application form at the center.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Proof of Age.
• Proof of Income.
• Passport-sized Photograph.
• Mobile Number.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the Arogya Lakshmi Scheme?
  It is a scheme that provides nutritious meals to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children up to 6 years old through Anganwadi centers.
• What are the benefits for children under this scheme?
  Children between 7 months to 3 years receive 16 eggs per month and 2.5 kg of Balamrutham. Children from 3 to 6 years receive one egg daily along with rice, dal, and vegetables.
• Is the scheme available for normal women (not pregnant or lactating)?
  No, only pregnant and lactating women are eligible.
• What is the full meal provided under this scheme?
  The full meal includes rice, dal, vegetables, boiled eggs, and milk for pregnant and lactating women.
• How is Balamrutham useful?
  Balamrutham is a fortified weaning food designed to provide essential nutrients to children aged between 7 months and 3 years, helping to reduce malnutrition.

Sources and References

• Telangana Govt Initiatives
• Guidelines
• User Manual