Overview of the Scheme | |
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| Name of Scheme | Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme. |
| Launched Year | 2024. |
| Benefits | Free Sonography. |
| Beneficiary | Pregnant women of Rajasthan. |
| Nodal Department | Medical, Health, and Family Welfare of Rajasthan. |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Applicants can apply for the MAA Voucher Yojana through its application form. |
Introduction
- Since the Bharatiya Janata Party formed the government in Rajasthan, they announced various schemes for their citizens.
- Recently the government released its updated budget for the year 2024-25.
- In the budget, the government announced several schemes for the welfare and benefit of their citizens.
- Among these, there is a scheme for pregnant women called ‘Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme’.
- The main objective of the scheme is to provide free sonography tests to all pregnant women.
- Tests under the scheme will be performed only in government and private authorized centers.
- Although the government is already providing free sonography test in all government hospitals, there are some government hospitals where sonography test facilities are not available.
- With Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiary women in these areas can avail free sonography test in private authorized center.
- During pregnancy, doctors usually perform sonography twice, first at 6-12 weeks, and the second test at 13-26 weeks.
- The first sonography under the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana is free.
- In case, doctor recommends to perform the sonography again, it will also be provided free of charge.
- With the launch of Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiaries are not required to pay any fee for the sonography test, which will remove extra financial burden from them.
- The full name of MAA Voucher Yojana of Rajasthan government is ‘Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana’.
- Whereas, this scheme is known by some other various names also, which are ‘Rajasthan Mukhyamantri MAA Voucher Yojana’, or ‘Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme’, ‘MAA Voucher Yojana Rajasthan’, or ‘MAA Voucher Scheme’, and ‘Rajasthan MAA Yojana’.
- On March 8, 2024, the government launched the scheme as a pilot project in three districts namely; Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Baran.
- After its success, the government is ready to extend its benefits to other districts and ready to launch the scheme on August 8, 2024.
- To implement the scheme throughout the state, the government has appointed the Medical, Health, and Family Welfare department its nodal authority.
- The benefit of Rajasthan MAA Voucher yojana will be provided to beneficiaries registered with PCTS.
- Beneficiaries can register for the scheme during their checkup in the government hospitals on 9, 18, and 27 of every month under Pradhan Mantri Matritva Abhiyan Yojana.
- Post registration, users will receive an e-voucher either from government hospitals, CHC, or PHC at their mobile number.
- Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive an QR enabled e-Voucher at their registered mobile number.
- With this e-voucher, beneficiaries can avail of a free sonography test at any authorized center.
- The validity of the generated MAA e-voucher will be 30 days.
- However, due to any reason, beneficiaries are unable to get sonography within the stipulated time, they can extend this period for further 30 days.
- The facility to extend the sonography date for another 30 days will be provided only once.
- Benefits of the scheme will be provided to women of Rajasthan who are at least 84 days pregnant.
- To track the record of the beneficiaries, the government has integrated the PCTS, PCPNDT impact and OJAS software to develop an online integrated system.
- The details eligibility criteria about the Rajasthan MAA Voucher scheme will be shared in its guidelines, which will be released shortly.
- Scheme will benefits around 2.5 lakh women and for its implementation government will spend around 10 crore annually.
Benefits of Scheme
- Free sonography facilities to all pregnant women, who are in the third month of their pregnancy.
- Sonography facility will be provided at authorized government and private center.
- Second free sonography will be provided if needed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- Women must be at least 84 days or more pregnant.
- Women must be the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan.
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card.
- Jan Aadhaar Card.
- Mobile Number.
- Other as mentioned in the scheme guidelines.
How to Apply
- The Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana as a pilot project in three districts.
- After receiving huge success, the government is ready to implement the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme across the state.
- The government had announced the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana during the budget.
- The implementation of the scheme’s is yet to be done.
- Once implemented, eligible applicants can apply for Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana.
- However, it is yet to be cleared whether the application form for the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana will be available online or offline.
FAQs
What is the Rajasthan Maa Voucher Yojana?
The Rajasthan Maa Voucher Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing financial support to mothers of school-going children from economically weaker sections. The vouchers can be used to purchase essential items like school uniforms and stationery.
Who is eligible for the Rajasthan Maa Voucher Yojana?
To be eligible for the scheme:
- The mother or guardian must belong to a low-income or economically weaker section of society.
- The child must be enrolled in a government or government-aided school in Rajasthan.