Scheme for Adolescent Girls | Nutritional Support - Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplements - Objectives and Implementation of Scheme for Adolescent Girls(SAG)
Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) The Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The scheme was launched in 2010 and aims to empower adolescent girls by improving their nutritional and health status, promoting awareness about health, hygiene, nutrition, and life skills, and providing them with vocational training to enhance their skills and employability. Here are the key components and objectives of the Scheme for Adolescent Girls: Objectives of Scheme for Adolescent Girls: 1. Nutritional Support: To improve the nutritional status of out-of-school adolescent girls in the age group of 11 to 14 years by providing them with supplementary nutrition. 2. Health Check-ups: To provide health check-ups and referral services to ensure the overall health and well-being of adolescent girls. 3. Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplements: To provide iron and folic acid supplements to prevent anem...