Awareness and Utilization of the Kishori Shakti Yojana among Baiga Tribal Adolescent Girls in Chhattisgarh

A Varoda, R. Venugopal

Abstract: The Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) under Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) is a comprehensive initiative implemented by the Indian government to empower adolescent girls and address their diverse needs. The purpose of the present study was to assess the utilization of the KSY for adolescent girls. A total of 360 adolescent Baiga girls aged 10-18 years, with 40 participants from each age group, were recruited for the study. The findings of the study indicate that 70.8% of Baiga adolescent girls were aware of the Kishori Shakti Yojana, Additionally, 28% of the girls were registered under the scheme, and 68.3% possessed Kishori cards. Regarding healthcare services, 83.1% of the adolescent girls availed themselves of health check-ups. Furthermore, 63.3% of the girls had awareness about Iron and Folic Acid (IFA), an essential nutrient for adolescent girls. In terms of dietary practices, 44.6% of the adolescent girls used ready-to-eat food for preparing meals. Interestingly, the study revealed that only 33.7% of the adolescent girls had actually benefited from the Kishori Shakti Yojana, while 66.3% reported not receiving any benefits from the scheme. This suggests a gap between awareness and utilization of the nutritional schemes among the target population. The findings emphasize the importance of proper monitoring and evaluation of the Kishori Shakti Yojana to ensure its effective implementation and address the low utilization rates.

Keywords: Adolescent Girls (AG), Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY), and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)

How to Cite?: A Varoda, R. Venugopal, "Awareness and Utilization of the Kishori Shakti Yojana among Baiga Tribal Adolescent Girls in Chhattisgarh", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 876-879, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25623125610, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25623125610