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.
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.
The “Bal Shakti Yojana” was launched by the Department of Public Health and Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It aims to reduce child mortality caused by severe malnutrition among children below 5 years of age. The scheme provides free medical care, nutrition rehabilitation, diet, and transport through 315 Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) across the state.
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Step 1: Offline application
• The child is identified by health workers (ANM/ASHA/AWW) during community surveys or health check-ups. • Eligible children are referred to the nearest Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). • On arrival, the child undergoes medical examination and anthropometric assessment to confirm eligibility. • Upon meeting admission criteria, the child and mother/caregiver are admitted free of cost. <br>
Severely malnourished and sick children under 5 years of age. <br>
Free diet, medicines, medical care, transport, and counselling for the mother. <br>
MUAC less than 11.5 cm, weight-for-height below -3 SD, or presence of bilateral oedema. <br>
A total of 315 NRCs are functional across the state. <br>
Yes, all services including treatment, stay, and food are provided free of cost. <br> <br>
Health workers such as ASHA, ANM, or a government doctor. <br>
Yes, the scheme covers both urban and rural areas. <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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