Balwadi Nutrition Program

Balwadi Nutrition Program (India) was introduced in 1970 to provide nutritional support to children
Target group – Children 3-6 years of age in rural areas
It is under the control of the Department of Social Welfare
4 National level organisations (including Indian Council of Child Welfare) are given grants as a part of this program
The voluntary organisations that receive the grants are responsible for the running of this program
The program is implemented through Balwadis – they provide education and nutritional support
Food supplement provides 300kcal and 10g proteins
Balwadi nutrition program is being phased out in favour of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

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