Bal Shakti Yojana in Gwalior
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Women and Child Development / Health Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
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The scheme aims to reduce severe malnutrition and child mortality by providing free institutional care, diet, and medical treatment to severely malnourished children below 5 years of age.
At a glance
- Beneficiaries
- Severely malnourished children below 5 years
- Care
- Free institutional treatment at NRCs
- Diet
- Free balanced diet
- Services
- Medical check-up, medicines, diagnostics, transport
- NRCs (MP)
- 315 functional across the state
Benefits
Free institutional management and treatment for severely malnourished and sick children at Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs).
Free balanced diet.
Free medical check-up, medicines, and diagnostic services for enrolled children.
Free transport facility.
Counselling and training sessions.
Nutritional awareness.
Eligibility
- The child should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be a child below 5 years of age.
- The child must be severely malnourished or sick and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) less than 11.5 cm.
- Weight-for-height Z-score less than -3 SD (standard deviation).
- Bilateral pitting oedema (swelling on both feet).
Documents required
- No documents are required to avail the benefits of this scheme. The child is identified by health workers (ANM/ASHA/AWW) during community surveys or health check-ups.
How to apply
- 1
The child is identified by health workers (ANM/ASHA/AWW) during community surveys or health check-ups.
- 2
Eligible children are referred to the nearest Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).
- 3
On arrival, the child undergoes medical examination and anthropometric assessment to confirm eligibility.
- 4
Upon meeting admission criteria, the child and mother/caregiver are admitted free of cost.
About the scheme
Bal Shakti Yojana is a Madhya Pradesh scheme that reduces severe malnutrition and child mortality by providing free institutional management and treatment for severely malnourished and sick children below 5 years at Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) — including a balanced diet, medical check-ups, medicines, transport, and counselling.
Why it matters
- Malnutrition Care:
- Free treatment for severe malnutrition.
- Under-5 Children:
- Targets the most vulnerable age group.
- Fully Free:
- Treatment, stay, and food at no cost.
- NRC Network:
- 315 Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres in MP.
Focus areas
- Nutrition Rehabilitation:
- Institutional care at NRCs.
- Child Survival:
- Reducing malnutrition and mortality.
- Free Treatment:
- Diet, medicines, and transport at no cost.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme provides free, life-saving institutional care for severely malnourished children under five in Madhya Pradesh. If your child meets the malnutrition criteria, the scheme offers complete treatment, diet, and support at no cost through the state's NRC network.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the beneficiaries?
Severely malnourished and sick children under 5 years of age.
What facilities are provided under the scheme?
Free diet, medicines, medical care, transport, and counselling for the mother.
What are the criteria for admission to NRC?
MUAC less than 11.5 cm, weight-for-height below -3 SD, or presence of bilateral oedema.
How many NRCs are currently operational in Madhya Pradesh?
A total of 315 NRCs are functional across the state.
Is the service completely free?
Yes, all services including treatment, stay, and food are provided free of cost.
Who can refer a child to the NRC?
Health workers such as ASHA, ANM, or a government doctor.
Are urban children eligible for the scheme?
Yes, the scheme covers both urban and rural areas.
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