Sarkari Yojana

Doodh Sanjivani Scheme

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Doodh Sanjivani Scheme gives fortified flavoured milk to Anganwadi-registered children aged 6 months to 6 years and to pregnant and lactating mothers across 138 tribal communities in 20 districts.

About Doodh Sanjivani Scheme

The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, runs the Doodh Sanjivani Scheme as a welfare programme to raise the nutrition levels of women and children in tribal and underdeveloped communities. It serves children between 6 months and 6 years of age along with pregnant and lactating mothers who are enrolled at Anganwadi centers. Delivered through those Anganwadi centers, it reaches 138 tribal and developing communities spread across 20 districts.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Doodh Sanjivani Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Beneficiaries must be either children aged 6 months…

Beneficiaries must be either children aged 6 months to 6 years or mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Beneficiaries must be enrolled with an Anganwadi center

Beneficiaries must be enrolled with an Anganwadi center.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Doodh Sanjivani Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Nutritional Support for Children

Nutritional Support for Children: Kids between 6 months and 6 years get 100 ml of fortified flavored milk on 5 days every week.
Nutritional Support for Mothers: Pregnant and nursing mothers get 200 ml of fortified flavored milk on 2 days every week.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A document proving the child's date of birth

A document proving the child's date of birth.

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A proof of identity, such as an Aadhaar…

A proof of identity, such as an Aadhaar card or ration card.

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For expectant mothers, evidence of pregnancy like a…

For expectant mothers, evidence of pregnancy like a medical certificate.

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Other papers, only if asked for

Other papers, only if asked for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Doodh Sanjivani Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Anganwadi center closest to you

Go to the Anganwadi center closest to you.

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Get yourself or your child enrolled at the…

Get yourself or your child enrolled at the center.

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Hand over the necessary documents

Hand over the necessary documents.

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Collect the milk on the designated distribution days

Collect the milk on the designated distribution days.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References