Sarkari Yojana

Lalima Abhiyaan

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh's Lalima Abhiyaan fights anaemia among children, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women, and women of reproductive age through free iron folic acid tablets and nutrition awareness.

About Lalima Abhiyaan

Run by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, the “Lalima Abhiyaan” works to better the health of children, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age. Its focus lies on preventing anaemia and spreading awareness about nutrition among adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The campaign was started to tackle the widespread anaemia caused by poor nutrition and lack of proper food.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

15 Aug 2015

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Lalima Abhiyaan, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Girls attending school

Girls attending school.

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Girls in adolescence

Girls in adolescence.

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Women who are pregnant

Women who are pregnant.

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Women who are breastfeeding (lactating)

Women who are breastfeeding (lactating).

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Children aged 6 months to 10 years

Children aged 6 months to 10 years.

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Women in the reproductive age group (19 to…

Women in the reproductive age group (19 to 49 years).

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

Benefits Provided

Lalima Abhiyaan provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Anemia Prevention:

Children, adolescent girls, and women receive iron folic acid tablets free of cost to fight anemia.

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Improved Nutrition:

Through awareness campaigns, healthy eating and better nutrition habits are encouraged, particularly among adolescent girls and mothers.

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Collaborative Approach:

Several departments, among them Public Health, AYUSH, and School Education, back the campaign so that it reaches widely.

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Mission Mode Operation:

Run as a concentrated, large-scale drive, the campaign aims to tackle anemia swiftly and improve health outcomes.

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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Identity proof

Identity proof

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Age proof

Age proof

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Evidence of Pregnancy or Lactation (for Pregnant or…

Evidence of Pregnancy or Lactation (for Pregnant or Lactating Women)

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Proof of school enrollment (for school-going children)

Proof of school enrollment (for school-going children)

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

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A Medical Certificate, where applicable

A Medical Certificate, where applicable

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

2015-08-15

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Lalima Abhiyaan through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the closest Anganwadi center or school…

Go to the closest Anganwadi center or school and ask the staff assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every mandatory field, attach a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every mandatory field, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and add copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

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Hand over the completed and signed form, with…

Hand over the completed and signed form, with the documents, to the Anganwadi worker or school authority within the prescribed period (if any).

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority that received your application, making sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Take care to submit within the prescribed period, if any.

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