Question

Write some names of the nutrition programs in Tamil Nadu.

Answer 1

a) Purachi Thalaivar M.G.R. Nutrition Meal Programme- Every day hot cooked meal containing Rice, Dhal, Oil and Vegetables is provided to the children in the age group of 2 to 5+ years in Anganwadi centres.
b) National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education- The objective of the scheme is to help improve the effectiveness of primary education by improving the nutritional status of primary school children.
C) General ICDS Projects and World Bank Assisted Integrated Child Development Services- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a government program in India which provides nutritional meals, preschool education, primary healthcare, immunization, health check-up and referral services to children under 6 years of age and their mothers..
d) Pradhan Manthri Gramodaya Yojana Scheme (PMGYS)- Pradhan Manthri Gramodaya Yojana Scheme (PMGYS).
e) Tamil Nadu Integrated Nutrition Programme- The Tamil Nadu Integrated Nutrition Project was started in 1980 targeting at 6-36 months old children, and pregnant and lactating women.