Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot has launched Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana on the 103rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. Under this scheme, the Rajasthan government will provide financial assistance of ₹ 6000 to pregnant women. This financial assistance of ₹ 6000 will be provided in 5 phases. Only 4 districts have been included under this scheme. Soon this scheme will be implemented in the entire state. Through this Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana, malnutrition will be reduced in both mother and child.
Financial assistance under Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme
| Installation | Subsidies | When will it be provided? |
| First installation | ₹1000 | Upon pregnancy test and registration |
| second installment | ₹1000 | having two prenatal check-ups |
| Third Installment | ₹1000 | In case of institutional delivery |
| 4th Installment | ₹2000 | Upon completion of all routine vaccinations up to 105 days after the child’s birth and registration of the child’s birth |
| 5th installment | ₹1000 | Adoption of family planning methods within 3 months of the birth of the child |
Details of Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana 2024
| Name of the scheme | Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme |
| Objective | Providing financial assistance to pregnant women and their children. |
| Beneficiary | Pregnant women |
| who launched it | Rajasthan Government |
| official website | will be launched soon |
| Subsidies | 6 thousand rupees in five phases |
| Number of beneficiaries | 77000 |
| Budget | 43 crores |
Objective of Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme
The main objective of Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme is to empower all pregnant women. Through this scheme, pregnant women will be provided financial assistance of ₹ 6000. So that they can focus on their and their child’s nutrition. Malnutrition will also be reduced through this scheme. Online application will be made under this scheme, which will save both time and money and bring transparency in the system.
Benefits and Features of Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana 2024
- Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana has been launched by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Ashok Gehlot, on the occasion of the 103rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi.
- Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹ 6000 will be provided to women who are pregnant for the second time.
- This financial assistance will be provided in five phases.
- Currently only 4 districts have been included under this scheme which are Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara and Pratapgarh.
- Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme will be implemented in the entire state.
- Through this scheme, malnutrition in both the child and the mother will be reduced.
- The budget of this scheme is Rs 43 crores.
- Around 77000 women will be benefited under this scheme.
- Through this scheme, people will also be encouraged to adopt family planning methods. This will control the population.
- Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana will be funded by the State Mineral Foundation under the Mines and Geology Department.
- The amount given by the state government will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
- Women will be empowered through this scheme.
- The benefit of this scheme will be provided even if the woman becomes pregnant for the second time.
Eligibility for Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme 2024
- Under this scheme, it is mandatory for the applicant to be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant must be female.
- The applicant should be from BPL category.
Documents
- Aadhar card
- BPL Ration Card
- bank details
- Four passport size photographs
- mobile number
- Address proof
- I Certificate
Procedure for applying under Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme
If you want to apply under Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana 2024, then you have to wait for some time now. Only Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Maternity Poshan Yojana has been announced by the Rajasthan government. The application process under this scheme will be activated by the government soon.
FAQs
What is the Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana?
The Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana is a state government initiative aimed at providing nutritional support to pregnant women and lactating mothers. The scheme helps improve the health and nutrition of mothers and their newborns.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries include pregnant women and lactating mothers who are residents of Rajasthan. Priority is given to women from economically weaker sections and those from marginalized communities.