Dr.Muthulakshmi Maternity Benefit Scheme
| Sector: Health Care
Health and Family welfare Department has enhanced the financial assistance to poor pregnant mothers from Rs. 12000 to Rs.18000.
This scheme is strengthened with Nutrition kit with a view to reduce MMR and IMR.
This scheme aims to provide optimal nutrition for pregnant and lactating women and compensates the wage loss during pregnancy.
| Installment/Kind benefit | Conditionality | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Installment | Antenatal registration on or before 12 weeks | Rs.2,000/- |
| Kind benefit | Completion of third month (Kind benefit) | Rs.2,000/- |
| II Installment | After 4 months | Rs.2,000/- |
| Kind benefit | Second Nutrition Kit (Kind benefit) | Rs.2,000/- |
| III Installment | After delivery | Rs.4,000/- |
| IV Installment | After completion of all 3rd doses of OPV/Rota/Penta valent and 2 doses of IPV. | Rs.4,000/- |
| V Installment | After completion of Measles Rubella vaccination between 9th and 12th month of their infants. | Rs. 2,000/- |
| Total | Rs.18,000/- |
| Products | Units |
|---|---|
| Health Mix Powder for Pregnant Mothers | 1 kg |
| IFA Syrup | 3 Nos |
| Dates | 1 Kg |
| Protein biscuits | 500 gms |
| Aavin Ghee | 500gms |
| T.Albendazole | 3 Nos |
| Towel | 1 Nos |
Eligibility Condition
- The pregnant mother should have completed 19 yrs of age
- The eligible mother will receive all 5 Installments for Two deliveries only
- HOB and Migrant mothers will receive 1st and 5th installments on certain conditions
Procedure to obtain the benefit/Service
The Pregnant mother should register her pregnancy before 12 weeks with the VHN / UHN or she should have pre – registered her pregnancy before 12 weeks.
Contact Place
All VHN/UHN and PHC/UPHC
Beneficiary:
Poor pregnant mothers
Benefits:
Financial assistance to poor pregnant mothers