Indira Gandhi Matri-Shishu Sankalp Yojana to Benefit Nearly 3 Lakh Beneficiaries in Himachal
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to launch the Indira Gandhi Matri-Shishu Sankalp Yojana with a financial outlay of ₹207.11 crore to strengthen maternal and child health and tackle malnutrition. Under the scheme, children below six years of age, pregnant women, and lactating mothers will receive supplementary nutrition enriched with high-quality protein, essential calories, and vital micronutrients. A total of 2,99,488 eligible beneficiaries across the state are targeted under the initiative.
The scheme focuses on the crucial first 1,000 days of life to address intergenerational malnutrition through integrated nutrition, healthcare, and caregiving services. It aims to reduce infant mortality and morbidity while improving overall nutritional outcomes.
Special protocols will be implemented for severely and moderately malnourished children and low birth weight infants, ensuring early identification, continuous monitoring, and effective management. Frontline workers will receive training to tackle health challenges such as anemia, diarrhea, and pneumonia.
Fortified food premixes, milk, and eggs will be provided in line with the Government of India’s revised nutritional standards. Monitoring mechanisms will be strengthened through nutrition trackers, mother and child protection cards, and review systems at the state, district, and block levels.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that malnutrition remains a serious public health concern, and the government is committed to eliminating it. Ensuring access to nutritious food for vulnerable sections will significantly reduce the social and economic burden and contribute to building a healthier society.
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