About this health scheme
The scheme aims to improve child nutrition outcomes, with a specific focus on providing nutritional support to Severely Underweight (SUW) and Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) children aged between 3 years and 6 years.
The “Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children (3 years – 6 years)” scheme is a component under the "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)" scheme, introduced by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to improve child nutrition outcomes, with a specific focus on providing nutritional support to Severely Underweight (SUW) and Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) children aged between 3 years and 6 years.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children (3 years – 6 years) (MSPYNSUWMAMC3Y6Y) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Women and Child Development Department |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | State · Odisha |
| Official portal | wcd.odisha.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 5 to 5 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 5 to 5 years
- 💍Never Married
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The monthly entitlements for SUW children in the 3 years to 6 years & MAM children in the 6 months to 5 years category for a period of 75 days will be as follows:
| Sl. No. | Type of Take Home Ration (THR) | Quantity |
| 1 | Hot Cooked Meals under regular SNP | 25 days |
| 2 | Besan-Atta Premix | 750 gram |
| 3 | Banana | 16 pieces |
| 4 | Eggs | 5 pieces |
- Date of delivery: Hot cooked meals under regular SNP at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), Besan Atta Premix to be delivered to the beneficiaries at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) on the 1st of every month, Eggs and Banana to be given weekly by the Anganwadi Workers (AWW).
- After 75 days, if the child graduates to normal category, the child would will be continue getting Hot Cooked Meals as children under normal category under SNP programme.
- Regular growth monitoring and medical examination of all SUW & MAM children will be undertaken monthly during the VHSND by Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) and on the event of any medical complications child needs to be referred to the Community Health Centre (CHC).
- If the child has not graduated to normal category or cured even after 75 days of enrolment, the child may be referred to the nearest Community Health Centre and based on the suggestion from the doctor, the child can be again enrolled under MSPY for one more cycle only.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
- The beneficiary must be a child aged between 3 years and 6 years.
- The child must be identified as Severely Underweight (SUW) or Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) by the Anganwadi Worker or ICDS functionary.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
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Step 1: The applicant’s parent or guardian must visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC).
Step 2: The Anganwadi Worker (AWW) will verify the child’s age and nutritional status.
Step 3: On confirmation of SUW or MAM status, the child will be enrolled under MSPY for a duration of 75 days.
Step 4: Distribution of Nutrition Support:
- The 75-day nutrition support after enrolment.
- Hot Cooked Meals under SNP,
- Besan Atta Premix (monthly),
- Eggs and Bananas (weekly).
Step 5: Anganwadi Workers conduct regular home visits, provide counselling, and monitor progress at the Anganwadi Centre.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?
Children aged 3 to 6 years identified as Severely Underweight (SUW) or Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) and enrolled at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) in Odisha.
What is the duration of nutritional support under the scheme?
The child receives additional nutritional support for 75 days from the date of enrolment.
What happens after completion of 75 days?
After graduating to the normal nutrition category, the child continues to receive regular Take Home Ration (THR) under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP).
What nutritional entitlements are provided to children?
Children receive Hot Cooked Meals, Besan Atta Premix (750 g), Bananas (16 pieces), and Eggs (5 pieces).
Where are Hot Cooked Meals provided?
Hot Cooked Meals are provided at the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs).
When is the Besan Atta Premix distributed?
The Besan Atta Premix is delivered to beneficiaries at the AWC on the 1st of every month.
How are beneficiaries identified under the scheme?
Children are identified as SUW or MAM through growth monitoring and nutritional assessment at the Anganwadi Centre.
Is counselling provided to parents or caregivers?
Yes, nutrition and health counselling sessions are provided to parents/caregivers.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines wcd.odisha.gov.in (PDF)
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