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How to Get Free Iron Folic Acid IFA Supplements 2026

IFA Tablets FREE - Anemia Mukt Bharat. Pregnant, lactating, kids 6m-19y. Govt schools + Anganwadi.

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About This Guide

Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) provides FREE Iron + Folic Acid (IFA) tablets to: Pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescents (10-19), children 6 months-5 years. Pink (kids), Blue (adolescents), Red (pregnant + lactating). Distributed at govt schools, Anganwadi, ASHA, PHC, Sub-Centers. Combined with deworming.

Eligibility Criteria

Pregnant woman OR Lactating mother
Adolescent 10-19
Child 6 months-5 years
Indian resident
Aadhaar (helpful)
MCP card (mother)

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar (helpful)
MCP card (mother + child)
School ID (adolescents)
Address proof
Mobile registered

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Pregnant Women

Through ASHA / Anganwadi / ANM at PHC. Free during pregnancy + 6 months post-partum.

School-Going Adolescents

School-based weekly distribution. NIPI/AMB.

Out-of-School

Anganwadi for girls. ASHA for boys.

Children 6m-5y

Anganwadi - kids prophylactic.

Severe Anemia

Lab-confirmed: higher dose tablets + IV iron at PHC.

Deworming

Combined - 6-monthly Albendazole.

Counseling

Diet rich in iron + Vit C taught.

Key Benefits

100% FREE
Multiple age groups
Pan-India coverage
Combined with deworming
Diet counseling
Severe cases IV iron
School-based system
ASHA + Anganwadi outreach
Lifetime importance
Cognitive + physical growth

What Happens After Application?

Continuous distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Side effects?

Mild constipation/dark stool common. Take with Vit C food. Severe: report to ASHA.