About this women and child scheme
This scheme is implemented in Bihar since 2011 through the Anganwadi centers under the Integrated Child Development Project. Under this scheme, adolescent girls aged 11 to 14 years who are not attending school receive a monthly take-home ration and skill development training.
The scheme "Scheme for Adolescent Girls" has been implemented in Bihar since 2011 through the Anganwadi centers under the Integrated Child Development Project (ICDS). Under this scheme, adolescent girls aged 11 to 14 years who are not attending school receive a monthly take-home ration along with skill development training. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a funding ratio of 50:50 between the Central and State governments.
The main objective of the scheme is to improve the level of health, nutrition, and education by providing support to adolescent girls so that they can become self-reliant and aware. The objective of this scheme is as follows:-
- To assist in self-development and empowerment of adolescent girls.
- To improve their nutrition and health status.
- To raise awareness about health, hygiene, and nutrition.
- To reintegrate out-of-school adolescent girls into the formal education system or develop alternative education/skills.
- To develop their home-based skills and life skills.
- To provide information and guidance about available public services such as Primary Health Centres, Rural Hospitals/Community Health Centres, Post Offices, Banks, Police Stations, etc.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scheme for Adolescent Girls- Bihar (SAGB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Women and Child |
| Level / State | State · Bihar |
| Official portal | state.bihar.gov.in |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Anganwadi Centers Under The Integrated Child Development Project (ICDS) |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 11 to 14 years
- 💍Never Married
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
1. Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive a monthly take-home ration (THR) along with skill development training.
2. The following benefits are provided to beneficiaries under both nutritional and non-nutritional items:
- Nutritional items: Rice, eggs, and soybeans are provided as THR to adolescent girls. Nutritious items are provided for 25 days each month.
- Non-nutritional items: These include Iron Folic Acid supplements, comprehensive health check-ups and referral services, health and nutrition education, reintegration of out-of-school adolescent girls into the formal education system or mainstreaming through alternative education/skills development, life skills education, home management training, and counseling/guidance for accessing public services.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Bihar.
- The beneficiary should be an adolescent girl aged between 11 and 14 years.
- The beneficiary should not be currently attending school.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To avail benefits under this scheme, beneficiaries should register their names at their nearest Anganwadi Center.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
- Complaints and appeals related to various schemes under this program 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. Apart from this, issues can be registered with the Child Development Project Officer at the project level, the District Program Officer/District Officer at the district level, the Divisional Commissioner at the divisional level, and the Director, ICDS, as well as the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Social Welfare Department at the state level. Complaints can be submitted in writing or communicated over the telephone.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scheme is for adolescent girls aged 11-14 years who reside in Bihar and are not attending school.
What benefits are provided under the scheme?
Beneficiaries receive a monthly take-home ration, including rice, eggs, and soybeans, along with skill development training, life skills education, health check-ups, Iron Folic Acid supplements, and counseling.
How is the take-home ration (THR) distributed?
The THR, which consists of rice, eggs, and soybeans, is distributed every month for 25 days to ensure adequate nutrition.
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to empower adolescent girls, improve their health and nutrition, raise awareness about hygiene, reintegrate them into the education system, and provide information about public services.
How does the scheme help out-of-school girls?
It reintegrates out-of-school girls into formal education or provides skill-based alternative education to help them become self-reliant.
How can one apply for the scheme?
To apply, eligible girls must register at their nearest Anganwadi center.
What is the funding mechanism of the scheme?
The scheme is funded on a 50:50 basis between the Central and State governments.
Can girls aged 15 and above benefit from the scheme?
No, the scheme is only for adolescent girls aged 11-14 who are not attending school.
What happens if a girl starts attending school after joining the scheme?
Once a girl resumes schooling, she is no longer eligible for the scheme.
Who is responsible for the implementation of the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of Bihar through the Anganwadi centers under the ICDS project.
How are the scheme's grievances addressed?
Complaints can be filed with Public Grievance Redressal Officers at various levels, including subdivision, district, and state, or directly with the Child Development Project Officer.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details state.bihar.gov.in (PDF)
- Official Website state.bihar.gov.in
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