Shimla, Feb. 23 -- To strengthen maternal and child health and combat malnutrition, the Himachal Pradesh State Government has decided to launch the Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojna (IGMSSY) with an outlay of Rs 207.11 crore.

The scheme seeks to provide high-quality protein, essential calories and vital micronutrients to children below six years of age, as well as to pregnant women and lactating mothers, aiming to benefit 2,99,488 eligible beneficiaries across the State.

As per an official release, "The scheme aims to improve the nutritional status of children aged six months to six years, pregnant women and lactating mothers by ensuring enhanced supplementary nutrition with adequate calories, protein and essential micronutrients...