In year 2018, State Government of Chhattisgarh, under Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojna, introduced Finger millets (ragi) in Supplementary Nutrition Program (SNP). Under Take Home Ration, ready-to-eat food packet comprising ragi, wheat, soyabean, bengal gram, sugar, groundnut and fortified soya bean oil is distributed to 6months to 6 years children, pregnant and lactating women, severely malnourished children and 11 to 14 years adolescent girls.
As per NFHS-4 (2015-16) data, about 37.7% children below 5years are malnourished and about 47% women in the age group of 15 to 49 years are anemic in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh introduced Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojna, a Chief Minister’s initiative Scheme for reducing malnutrition which has been a major challenge in the State. Under Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojna, all beneficiaries are getting hot cooked meals, kodo-kutki khichdi, ragi halwa and nutrition supplements like ragi laddu, egg, fruit, dalia, laddu etc. Reimbursement for the expenditure incurred in the implementation of this Yojna is done by the District Mineral Fund (DMF), CSR and other local funds available at the district level. Some Districts have started their own initiatives under the Scheme to introduce millets in their ICDS. Some of the initiatives undertaken by the districts are highlighted below:
The major impact of this Yojna are as follows:
Source : Promoting millets in Diets Best Practices across States/UTs of India - NITI Aayog
Last Modified : 5/3/2024
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