SHGs across 50% blocks in U.P. now key suppliers of ‘take-home rations’ for ICDS
1 year, 6 months ago

SHGs across 50% blocks in U.P. now key suppliers of ‘take-home rations’ for ICDS

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW A statewide project connecting self-help groups with beneficiaries of supplementary nutrition from the Integrated Child Development Services has reached its midway point and is set for completion by 2026-27, according to ICDS officials. Approximately, half of the state’s blocks have been equipped with machinery and training to make SHGs comprehensive producers and suppliers of Take-Home Rations via ICDS. Under the ICDS Supplementary Nutrition Program, aimed at addressing the nutritional gap in children aged 0-6 years, as well as pregnant and lactating women, beneficiaries receive nutrition in two forms: warm cooked meals at anganwadi centers and take-home rations. We anticipate full block engagement in the next three to four years.” Regarding remuneration for SHG members working at the plants, Surendra Tripathi, District Probation Officer at ICDS headquarters, explained, “SHGs manufacture and supply THR recipes to anganwadi centres, submitting bills to their state headquarters, UPSRLM.

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