Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday launched the Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme under which the pregnant women of four districts of the state shall get financial assistance of Rs 6,000 in installments.
The first installment of Rs 1,000 will be provided during the registration of pregnancy, the second installment of Rs 2,000 will be provided upon completion of six months of pregnancy and the third installment of Rs 2,000 will be given after the birth of the child and completion of the first phase of vaccination. Apart from this, an additional benefit of Rs 1,000 will also be given during delivery Janani Suraksha Yojana. The first phase of the scheme has been launched in four tribal-dominated districts which include Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, and Pratapgarh.
State Women and Child Development Minister Mamta Bhupesh, State Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya, Chief Secretary Niranjan Arya, and many senior officers were present in this virtual launch.
IANS
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a health advice. We would ask you to consult a qualified professional or medical expert to gain additional knowledge before you choose to consume any product or perform any exercise.
