The Supplementary Nutrition is primarily designed to bridge the gap between the Recommended Dietary Allowance (FDA) and the Average Daily Intake (ADI). Supplementary Nutrition is given to the children (6 months – 6 years) and pregnant and lactating mothers under the ICDS Scheme.

A corpus fund Rs.300 Lakh will be created by Government and maintained by the Department of Women & Child Development for release to victims of sex crimes, domestic violence, acid attacks & heinous gender based violence.  This amount will be released irrespective of the Victim Compensation Fund or any other compensation given under legal provisions

The 1,000 days between a women’s pregnancy  (270 days)  and her child’s 2nd birthday (730 days) are most critical and crucial period of the Child’s life. 

PMMVY, a maternity benefit programme is being run by the department since 01/01/2017.  The scheme is implemented in Kerala using the platform of Anganawadi Services of Umbrella ICDS. The scheme is implemented through a centrally deployed MIS with the aim of compensating partial wage loss, improve health seeking behaviour, improve nutritional status and to promote exclusive breast feeding.

The number of women Headed family in Kerala is very High.  Majority of these families are living in deplorable conditions. The scheme propose to  extend a helping hand  to these families by way of providing  financial  assistance to the education  of children.

In Kerala Women  not only out number men, but also outlive them,  So the martial status of women  in Kerala is very important .  It could influence  the overall level of care and  support they receive from their family and society.  Statics shows only 3.5 percent of the total male population  in Kerala are widowers and the  proportion of the widowed  female population  is 11.56%.  It is in this context, the Government of Kerala envisages the scheme  called Mangalya to  encoverage   widow remarriage.  The scheme  imparts financial assistance for the widows/divorced to remarry.

With an objective of providing  a safe and better living environment to destitute and Homeless widows.  The scheme  provides monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1000 to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them. 

The  number of widows  in Kerala is very High.  Majority of this families are living in deplorable   conditions.   The scheme propose to  extend a helping hand  to these families by way of providing  financial  assistance to self employment.  This is a one time Financial Assistance.  

full of joy, energy and curiosity

Bringing them to the mainstream of society

Empowering women in the society

Social security to elderly is not charity but their basic human right

Significantly contribute to workplace, families and community.

Probationers, Ex-prisoners and their family welfare

To create an environment conducive to the growth and empowerment.

Ensuring better childcare during pregnancy and after delivery