You all must know that Naxalism has always been a big problem in Chhattisgarh, which the government also tries hard to eliminate. But let us tell you that there is another problem in Chhattisgarh, which are children and women who are victims of malnutrition and anemia. According to a recent report, about 37% of children in Chhattisgarh are malnourished. With this, 42% of the women are those who are suffering from anemia. To eliminate this problem, ‘Chief Minister Madhur Gur Yojana’ has been started by the Chhattisgarh State Government.
Through this scheme, the government wants to overcome the deficiency of vitamin C and iron in the people. The increasing number of malnourished children in Chhattisgarh remains a major concern of the government. Therefore, by starting this scheme, the government wants to educate children. Children and women will be benefited from the benefits provided under this scheme. Which will make the family as well as the society strong. Under this new government scheme, the government will provide jaggery at subsidized rate through ration shops. To know more about this scheme (Chhattisgarh Madhur Gud Yojana), read this article carefully till the end.
Key Features of Madhur Gud Yojana Chhattisgarh
This scheme is being started in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. After this, it will soon be spread across the state. In this scheme, 6 lakh poor, malnourished and children suffering from anemia will be benefited from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division.
- There are many women in the state of Chhattisgarh who are not provided nutritious food and due to this they suffer from diseases like anemia. Therefore, the scheme is to make women well-educated.
- Jaggery is to be provided to the beneficiaries at an affordable price, due to which the intake of vitamin C and iron will increase in the beneficiaries and they will be able to become well-fed.
- Under the scheme, beneficiaries will be provided 2 kg jaggery per month for just Rs 17. For this, the government will distribute 16 thousand tons of jaggery in the area of Bastar division.
- The government will end the problem of malnutrition and anemia by starting the Madhur Gur Yojana, as well as there has been talk of getting rid of diseases like malaria in people.
- The biggest advantage of this scheme is that it will reduce both infant mortality and maternal mortality.
Apart from this, let us tell you that the government will also provide eggs for the children of school and Anganwadi, so that all the children get nutrition and no one can get sick from malnutrition. Such a scheme has not been implemented in any field so far.
Eligibility for Mukhyamantri Madhur Gud Scheme
To avail this scheme, the applicant must have the following eligibility criteria.
- Under this scheme, people coming within the border of Chhattisgarh state have to be given the benefit of being well-trained. Apart from this, no one will be able to take advantage of this scheme.
- It is often seen that the problem of malnourishment is most common among the children of poor families. Therefore, people belonging to poor families will also be given benefits under this scheme.
- It has been mentioned in the eligibility criteria of this scheme that only children and women who have problems of malnutrition will get benefit of this scheme.
Launch information
- Name of the Scheme : Madhur Gur
- State : Chhattisgarh
- Launch date : january 2020
- Launched by: Chhattisgarh Food Minister Amarjeet Bhagat
- Budget 50 crore per year
- Related Department : State Food and Health Ministry
- Beneficiary : malnourished and anemic children and women
- Mileage : 2 forts jaggery
Necessary documents in Madhur Gur scheme, Chhattisgarh
मूल निवासी प्रमाण पत्र (Docmicile Certificate) , पहचान प्रमाण पत्र (Photo ID), बीपीएल कार्ड (BPL Ration Card) , आधार कार्ड (Aadhaar Card)
- Docmicile Certificate – In order to avail the benefit of this scheme, the beneficiaries will have to provide proof of being a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- BPL Card: – This scheme is for poor family people, so it is necessary that the beneficiary keep his BPL category card with him.
- Identity certificate: – The beneficiaries will have to keep some important documents like Voter ID card and Aadhaar card with them while availing this scheme.
How to apply for Madhur Gur Yojana Chhattisgarh
To take advantage of the Madhur jaggery scheme, the public will have to go to their nearest ration shop, where they will be given good at the subsidy rate by the government.