Context:
The Jharkhand government started the distribution of ‘Shishu Shakti’ packets, an enhanced version of the take-home ration (THR) for severely malnourished children, with the aim of making the State malnutrition-free, an official said.
Take Home Ration (THR)
Take Home Ration (THR) is a program in India. It provides fortified rations to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children. The program falls under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. It is a report that was released by NITI Aayog and the World Food Program.
- Eligibility
- Pregnant and lactating women, Children from 6 months to 3 years, Severely malnourished children from 3 to 6 years, and Identified adolescent girls.
- Benefits
- Provides a wholesome and diversified food basket and Ensures nutrition of eligible families.
- Distribution
- Distributed through Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) and Dry rations are distributed once a month.
- Why it’s important
- Good nutrition is the root for leading a healthy life
- Malnutrition leads to disease, morbidity, and unequal opportunity
