Shadnagar MLA Y. Anjaiah Yadav introduced the Arogya Lakshmi scheme to prevent malnutrition at Nandigama Primary Health Centre. The scheme targets pregnant women, children under six years old, and infants. It provides essential resources such as nutritious meals and iron and folic acid tablets. This helps to fulfill their nutritional requirements and combat anemia among women. The Telangana government initiated the scheme, and it has already made a positive impact on impoverished women.
During the programme, the MLA emphasized the primary goal of the scheme, which is to prevent malnutrition among pregnant women and children. Pregnant women and infants are enrolled in the programme and offered a nutritious meal at Anganwadi centres. The programme was attended by various officials, including Zilla Parishad Vice Chairman Ganesh, Nandigama MP Priyanka Sivashankar Goud, and Health Officer Dr. Jayalakshmi.
In conclusion, the Arogya Lakshmi scheme is an initiative to prevent malnutrition among pregnant women and children. It targets children below six years of age, pregnant women, and infants, providing them with essential resources such as nutritious meals and iron and folic acid tablets. The programme aims to fulfill their nutritional requirements and effectively combat anemia among women.
