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Scheme For Adolescent Girls

The scheme aims to address malnutrition among adolescent girls through nutritional and non-nutritional support. Through this scheme, nutritional support, health services, nutrition education and skilling support are provided to adolescent girls aged 14-18 years in identified areas.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Scheme For Adolescent Girls
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry of Women and Child Development
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFemale, Health, Medicine, Free Meal, Nutrition, Youth, Empowerment

Before you apply

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