Gujarat Expands Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana to All Tribal ICDS Blocks
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
The Gujarat government has expanded the Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana to all tribal ICDS blocks to combat malnutrition. Additionally, a pilot project for high-fat fortified milk has been approved for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Background
Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana is a Gujarat government scheme aimed at providing milk to malnourished children and women. It was previously implemented in select areas and is now being expanded to cover all tribal ICDS blocks.
Key facts
Gujarat government expands Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana to all tribal ICDS blocks.
The scheme aims to fight malnutrition among children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
A pilot project for high-fat fortified milk has also been approved.
The expansion covers all tribal ICDS blocks in Gujarat.
The initiative reinforces the state's efforts to address malnutrition.
Prelims pointers
- Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana
- Gujarat government
- ICDS blocks
- Tribal areas
- Malnutrition
- Fortified milk
- Pilot project
- Pregnant women
- Lactating mothers
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of state-specific schemes like Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana in addressing malnutrition in tribal areas.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of fortified milk interventions in improving nutritional outcomes for women and children.
- Analyze the challenges in implementing nutrition schemes in tribal ICDS blocks.