Summary
Money is sent straight to families through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Local people check the program through social audits.
The aim is to stop malnutrition and keep children strong.
Key Points
4 points1
Anganwadi centres provide nutrition and care for children, women, and adolescent girls.
2
Direct Benefit Transfer ensures money reaches families directly for food.
3
Social audits involve community members reviewing the program’s effectiveness.
4
The initiative seeks a malnutrition‑free and healthier nation.
New Words to Learn
10 wordsAnganwadi
A local centre that looks after young children and gives them meals.
Matru Vandana Yojana
A program that helps mothers and babies stay healthy.
Poshan Maah
A month dedicated to promoting good nutrition for families.
Direct Benefit Transfer
Sending money straight to a family’s bank account.
Social audits
Community checks to see if a program is working well.
Malnutrition
Not getting enough nutritious food to stay healthy.
Vulnerable
People who need extra help because they are at risk.
Accountability
Being answerable for one’s actions.
Initiative
A new plan to improve something.
Community participation
When neighbours work together on a project.
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