UP govt to spend Rs 44 per head on daily morning snacks to check malnutrition
Lucknow: Under the
Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan
, launched in eight aspirational districts to address the problem of
malnutrition
among children aged 3 to 6 years, the govt has allocated Rs 44 per child per day to meet their nutritional requirements through a morning snack.The scheme is expected to benefit 11lakh children and has a budget of Rs 254.83 crore.
"It has been decided to provide 400 calories and 15-20 grams of protein through the snack to each child. These meals will be provided under the Take-Home Ration model, ensuring both consistency and accessibility. The snacks will include flavoured milk, bananas and other seasonal fruits, and a specially designed millet chikki nutribar," said a govt spokesperson. The official added that the nutribar was piloted successfully in Varanasi and demonstrated a measurable positive impact."It helped to reduce anaemia, stunting and underweight cases among anganwadi beneficiaries. It also boosted both attendance and engagement at anganwadi centres, thanks to its nutritional value and child-friendly taste," the official said.The official added regular assessments by health experts will be carried out to measure outcomes and make necessary adjustments if needed.
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