The scheme aims to reduce malnutrition, anemia, and early marriage among adolescent girls in Gujarat by educating them on health, nutrition, life skills, and legal rights, while pr...
**Nutritional Support: S**upplementary nutrition (PURNA Shakti) 4 packets (1kg/packet) on 4th Tuesday of every month which contains 9 micronutrients. - **Health Enhancement:** Distribution of IFA tablets every Wednesday at schools and AWCs, along with health check-ups and referral services, is conducted in convergence with the Health Department. - **Educational Encouragement:** Support out of school adolescent girls for school re-enrollment and vocational training. - **Life Skill Development:** Knowledge of nutrition, health, and legal rights. - **Public Exposure**: Visit at public places (Primary health centre, Bank, Post office and any government offices etc.) for their self-empowerment). - **Awareness Programs:** Celebration of PURNA divas at Anganwadi centres on the 4th Tuesday of every month where various theme based activities are carried out based on health, nutrition and self -development of adolescent girls. - **Empowerment Kits:** Distribution of PURNA kit at Anganwadi centres for awareness about nutrition, health and empowerment among adolescent girls.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a girl.
The applicant must be aged between 15-18 years.
Applicant must be enrolled at an Anganwadi center in Gujarat.
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How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Visit the nearest Anganwadi centres.
**Step 2:** Submit age proof and enrollment details.
**Step 3:** Register for the scheme with the assistance of the Anganwadi worker.
Who is eligible for PURNA Scheme / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant must be a girl.
- The applicant must be aged between 15-18 years.
- Applicant must be enrolled at an Anganwadi center in Gujarat.
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What are the benefits of PURNA Scheme?
- **Nutritional Support: S**upplementary nutrition (PURNA Shakti) 4 packets (1kg/packet) on 4th Tuesday of every month which contains 9 micronutrients. - **Health Enhancement:** Distribution of IFA tablets every Wednesday at schools and AWCs, along with health check-ups and referral servi...
How to apply online for PURNA Scheme?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Visit the nearest Anganwadi centres.
**Step 2:** Submit age proof and enrollment details.
**Step 3:** Register for the scheme with the assistance of the Anganwadi worker.
&gt; **Helpdesk:** [Contact Details.](https://wcd.gujarat.gov.in/general_contact)