Arogya Lakshmi scheme: The Telangana government has launched the Arogya Lakshmi scheme. Anganwadi centres provide pregnant and breastfeeding women with a full meal along with iron and folic acid tablets under this programme. This strategy ensures that the food is consumed on-site. On January 1, 2013, the Telangana government initiated this program.
For 30 days in a month, a full meal will include rice, dal with vegetables/samber, vegetables for at least 25 days, cooked eggs, and 200 ml of milk. This meal will provide 40% to 45% of your daily calorie requirement as well as 40% to 45% of your protein and calcium needs.
Features of the scheme
The main goal of the Arogya Lakshmi Scheme is to combat malnutrition among pregnant and breastfeeding women. This initiative provides a full meal once at the Anganwadi Centre to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women.
This programme helps to eliminate anemia in women. This approach will also reduce the number of low birth weight babies and malnourished children. Under this program, pregnant and breastfeeding women will receive health checks and vaccinations.
Responsibilities of the Meal Committee
- Spread awareness about the scheme.
- Hold monthly meetings on Nutrition Health Day
- Encourage eligible women to visit Anganwadi centres
- Make sure meals are eaten at the centre and not taken home
- Decide on the meal menu and feeding times
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scheme:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Telangana state.
- The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating mother.
Members of the One Full Meal Committee
This committee will consist of 11 members. The members of this committee are as follows:
- Asha
- Parents of preschool children
- Sakhi under the Sabla programme/adolescent girl
- Anganwadi workers
- Mothers
- Sarpanch or ward member, preferably a woman
Application Process
To apply for the scheme, you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:
- Visit the Official website wdcw.tg.nic.in.
- The homepage of the scheme will be displayed on your screen.
- You have to click on the apply option given under the header of the Arogya Lakshmi scheme.
- The application form will be displayed on your screen.
- You have to fill in the application form with important details and upload all the necessary documents.
- Submit the application form and successfully apply for the scheme.
Documents Required
The applicant must submit the following documents while applying for this scheme:
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Proof of age
- Income certificate
- Passport-sized photo
- 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.
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.