Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Telangana Launches Milk Scheme for Anganwadi Children
The government of Telangana has started a new program in Mulugu district to give preschool children a daily glass of milk.
This is to help keep them healthy and strong.
The district was chosen because many children there come from poor families.
The government wants to make sure these children have the same opportunities as others.
They are also promising to take care of their teachers and make sure the Anganwadi centers are the best they can be.
100 ml of milk to be distributed daily to preschool children aged 3 to 6 in Mulugu district
Initiative aims to combat malnutrition and improve children's health
Mulugu selected for pilot due to high population of children from economically weaker families
Government committed to strengthening Anganwadi system and fulfilling promises to teachers
Chief Minister's measures include job opportunities for children of deceased Anganwadi teachers
- Who
- Telangana government, led by Minister Seethakka and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- Launched a milk distribution scheme for preschool children in Mulugu district
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mulugu district, Telangana
- Why
- To combat malnutrition and improve the health of underprivileged children
Government's Perspective
Potential Critics
Teacher Compensation
Government's Perspective
Government has increased salaries and distributed saris to Anganwadi teachers
Potential Critics
Critics may argue that more could be done to improve teacher working conditions
Scheme Expansion
Government's Perspective
Government plans to strengthen Anganwadi system to match corporate-level schools
Potential Critics
Critics may question why the government is not expanding the milk scheme to other districts immediately
- Scheme Name
- Milk Distribution Scheme for Anganwadi Children
- Target Age Group
- 3 to 6 years
- Daily Milk Quantity
- 100 ml
- Pilot District
- Mulugu
- Launch Date
- Monday