Anaemia Mukt Bharat — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Anaemia Mukt Bharat 2026 — Iron Folic Acid Supplementation 6x6x6 Strategy |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | Free IFA tablets/syrup + biannual deworming + Hb testing at Anganwadis/HWCs/Schools |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhm.gov.in/anaemia-mukt-bharat |
What is Anaemia Mukt Bharat?
Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) is the Government of India's flagship intensified national strategy to combat anaemia — implemented through a 6×6×6 framework (6 target beneficiary groups, 6 interventions, 6 institutional mechanisms). Launched under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Operational Guidelines, AMB targets children aged 6 months to 19 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Interventions include prophylactic Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation in age-appropriate doses, biannual deworming (Albendazole), intensified Behaviour Change Communication, testing using digital haemoglobinometers at Anganwadis and HWCs, and treatment of severe anaemia at PHCs/CHCs. Implementation is via ASHAs, ANMs, and Anganwadi Workers under National Health Mission. AMB is critical to reducing India's high anaemia prevalence (57% in women aged 15–49) and is integrated with POSHAN 2.0 and the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) programme.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Free IFA tablets/syrup + biannual deworming + Hb testing at Anganwadis/HWCs/Schools. The scheme was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Government of India.
Benefits of Anaemia Mukt Bharat
Free IFA tablets/syrup + biannual deworming + Hb testing at Anganwadis/HWCs/Schools
Who is Eligible for Anaemia Mukt Bharat?
- ✓Children 6 months to 5 years — biweekly IFA syrup (1 ml = 20 mg elemental Fe + 100 mcg folic acid)
- ✓Children 5–10 years — weekly IFA tablet (45 mg Fe + 400 mcg folic acid)
- ✓Adolescents 10–19 years — weekly IFA tablet (60 mg Fe + 500 mcg folic acid)
- ✓Pregnant women — daily IFA tablet from 2nd trimester for at least 180 days during pregnancy
- ✓Lactating mothers — daily IFA tablet for 180 days post-partum
- ✓Women of reproductive age (15–49 years, non-pregnant) — weekly IFA tablet
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Documents Required for Anaemia Mukt Bharat
How to Apply for Anaemia Mukt Bharat Online?
- 1Pregnant women: Register at the nearest Anganwadi Centre or HWC — get free IFA tablets from 2nd trimester
- 2Lactating mothers: Continue IFA tablets daily for 180 days postpartum at Anganwadi/HWC
- 3Children 6 months – 5 years: Anganwadi Worker administers biweekly IFA syrup at AWC visits
- 4School children 5–19 years: IFA tablet distributed every Monday under WIFS (Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation) — fixed-day school programme
- 5Women aged 15–49 years (non-pregnant): Pick up weekly IFA tablet from the ASHA, ANM, or HWC
- 6Biannual deworming: Albendazole tablet on National Deworming Day (10 February and 10 August every year)
- 7Get Hb tested using the digital haemoglobinometer at the Anganwadi/HWC every 6 months
- 8Severe anaemia (Hb <7 g/dl): referred to PHC/CHC for IV iron sucrose or blood transfusion as per protocol
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on nhm.gov.in/anaemia-mukt-bharatFrequently Asked Questions — Anaemia Mukt Bharat
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