Food supplementation programmes play a vital role in improving the nutritional status of children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. One of the most important food supplementation programmes in India is the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) implemented under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme. This programme was launched to address the widespread problem of malnutrition among children and women and to ensure healthy growth and development during the early years of life. The Supplementary Nutrition Programme primarily targets children from birth to six years of age, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It aims to bridge the gap between the recommended dietary intake and the actual intake of nutrients among vulnerable groups. Since many families cannot afford a balanced diet due to poverty and food insecurity, the programme provides additional nutritious food to improve health and nutritional outcomes. Under the programme, children below three