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UP Government Launches 'Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan' to Tackle Child Malnutrition.

Goverment Scheme | Dated: 18 May 2025

In May 2025, the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) launched a new nutrition initiative titled ‘Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan’. This targeted campaign is designed to address child malnutrition among children aged 3 to 6 years in 8 aspirational districts of the state.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The scheme will be implemented in the districts of Chitrakoot, Fatehpur, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, Chandauli, and Sonebhadra, identified as needing special attention due to high malnutrition rates.
  • - This initiative follows the successful implementation of the ‘Sambhav Abhiyan’, further emphasizing the state government's focus on child welfare and nutritional security.
  • - The campaign targets 11,13,783 children, providing them with a nutritious morning snack daily. Each serving will include around 400 calories and 15–20 grams of protein through items such as flavored milk, seasonal fruits, and a millet-chikki nutribar.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) These nutritious meals will be distributed under the Take-Home Ration (THR) model via Bal Vikas Sewa Evam Pushtahar Vibhag (Child Development Services and Nutrition Department) centres to ensure consistent and accessible food support.
  • (ii) The allocated budget for the programme is Rs 254.83 crore, which translates to Rs 44 per child per day.
  • (iii) To ensure the effectiveness of the campaign, regular health monitoring and assessments will be conducted. These will track the programme’s impact on reducing anaemia, stunting, and underweight cases among the children.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state government recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan' to combat child malnutrition?

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh

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