CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The concerned authorities of the Andhra Pradesh state have launched a new scheme that will be very beneficial to all of the people who want to get a good livelihood. YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus Scheme has been launched for all the women who are currently expecting their children.

Detailed explanation-2: -YSR Sampoorna Poshana was launched by Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eligibility Criteria These women should belong to the tribal population that means they must be from the BPL/ Backward category and a low-income group of the state. All the infants, children aged from 6 to 36 months and 36 to 72 months enrolled in Anganwadies are eligible under this scheme.

Detailed explanation-4: -Budget allotted for the project: The state government would provide 308 crores of rupees for the project’s successful completion. Mothers spend ₹1100 per month, whereas children spend ₹553 per month.

Detailed explanation-5: -YSR Sampoorna Poshana will cover the urban and rural areas lying in plain lands while YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus is intended to supply nutritious food exclusively in 77 Tribal areas covering 8320 Anganwadi Centres. Around 30.16 lakh women/mothers and children will benefit from these two schemes.