Poshan Sudha
This scheme is a government initiative to provide nutrition and healthcare support to pregnant and lactating mothers in tribal districts of Gujarat.
States / UT: Gujarat
Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
Categories: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Sub-categories: Pregnancy care, Children’s health and immunization
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Pregnant Women, Child, Nutritional Support
Details
The "Poshan Sudha" scheme launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, aimed at providing nutritional support to pregnant and lactating mothers in Gujarat’s tribal districts. This initiative provides registered mothers with one nutritious meal daily, iron and calcium supplements, and health education to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Benefits
- - Nutritional Support: Provision of one full nutritious meal daily for pregnant and lactating mothers. Supply of iron and calcium supplements to address nutritional deficiencies. - Health Education: Awareness sessions on health and nutrition for better maternal and child care
- Nutritional Support: Provision of one full nutritious meal daily for pregnant and lactating mothers. Supply of iron and calcium supplements to address nutritional deficiencies. - Health Education: Awareness sessions on health and nutrition for better maternal and child care.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman residing in one of the tribal districts of Gujarat.
The applicant must be registered in a local Anganwadi center.
Exclusions
No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.
Application Process
Offline
Step 1: Visit the nearest Anganwadi center.
Step 2: Register yourself with the Anganwadi center.
Step 3: Provide the required documents.
Step 4: Avail of the benefits during scheduled distribution days.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status