Beneficiaries 

All pregnant and lactating mothers and children aged 7 months to 6 years residing in Anganwadi/Mini Anganwadi areas of scheduled area.

About the scheme: -

Bharat ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Aahar Yojana was started to reduce malnutrition, Low Birth Weight (LBW) and Anemia amongst pregnant/lactating mothers besides aiding increase in BMI of mothers in Tribal Areas. 

Objectives 

•  To take care of the health of pregnant women and lactating mothers in the scheduled area.
•  Reduce the rate of low birth weight babies
•  Eradicate malnutrition.
•  To reduce the rate of anemia in women and children 
•  Under phase 2 children aged 7 months to 6 years will get Rs.4 days in a week. 6/- Banana / Eggs are provided within the price limit.

Details

Food served under the Amrut Aahaar Yojana:

   For Children:

• 1 Egg / 1 Banana per day

       For Pregnant Women /Lactating Mothers:

• Chapati/Bhakri
• Rice
• Daal
• Green Vegetables
• 2 Eggs / 2 Bananas
• Peanut Laddo/Soya Milk  

The scheme is implemented through 14322 Anganwadis in 111 projects in 16 districts of the state.  Under this scheme under phase 1 in this area, pregnant women and lactating mothers will get Rs. 45/- one time full meal is provided within this expenditure limit.

Under phase 2 children aged 7 months to 6 years will get Rs.4 days in a week. 6/- Banana / Eggs are provided within the price limit.