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Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Kishori Mela

This initiative aims to make Kishori Diwas more engaging and eventful. Any Saturday in the month of January may be celebrated as “Kishori Mela”, with increased participation and a range of activities for all adolescent girls aged 15 - 19 years.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Odisha

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The following activities may be undertaken during the event: | - Administration of weekly IFA tablet and egg. | - Screening of nutritionally at-risk adolescent girls (BMI checkup). | - Screening for anaemia status (haemoglobin testing). | - Counselling and referrals. The One Stop Centre Counsellors & State Social Welfare Board Counsellors maybe roped in for the purpose alongwith Health Counsellors. | - IEC/SBCC activities through Tiki mausi and Kishori resources. | - Identification of girls & boys for linkage with skill development programmes. | - Cultural Programmes/ Speaking events/ Exhibitions by both adolescent girls & boys. | - Boys & men to be encouraged to come forward, support & participate in the event. This is highly desirable under the Departments initiative of roping in men & boys to come forward to fight against malnutrition (# menstreaming). | - The event shall also be utilized for generation of Aadhaar numbers/ opening of bank accounts/ generation of birth certificates.

Who can apply

The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.; The beneficiary must be an adolescent girl aged between 15 and 19 years.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is Kishori Mela?

Kishori Mela is a structured outreach event for adolescent girls organized under the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY) aimed at improving nutrition, health awareness, life skills, and overall development of young girls.

Who organizes Kishori Mela?

Kishori Mela is organized by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha, through Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) and ICDS projects across the state.

Who are the beneficiaries of Kishori Mela?

The primary beneficiaries are adolescent girls, typically in the age group of 15–19 years, as covered under the MSPY nutrition interventions.

What activities take place during Kishori Mela?

Activities include nutrition counseling, health check-ups, life skills education, cultural programs, talent showcases, and interactive awareness sessions on hygiene and gender issues.

Are health services provided at the Melas?

Yes, basic health check-ups and referrals are part of Melas, often supported by local health staff or ASHA/ANM workers.

Who facilitates the Kishori Mela events?

Anganwadi Workers, Supervisors, CDPOs, PRI members, community volunteers, and sometimes health staff facilitate and lead activities.