Question : Packed Food in Anganwadi Centres

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide/distribute packed foods in Anganwadi centres through post offices;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether this plan will be applicable in all the districts and whether the Government has constituted any Committee to study the plan before its implementation and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government provides eggs in Anganwadi centres to tackle the problem of under-nourishment among children; and

(e) if so, the details thereof indicating the expenditure incurred in this regard during each of the last three years, State/UT-wise?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)
(a) : No, Madam.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.

(d) & (e): The Supplementary Nutrition food provided to the Anganwadi Services beneficiaries at the AWCs varies from place to place depending upon the locally available foods and the food preferences/habits of the local population. Therefore, the selection of recipes for the Supplementary Nutrition rests with the States/UTs. A statement showing the expenditure incurred on Supplementary Nutrition Programme during each of the last three years, State/UT-wise is annexed.

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