Mamata Yojana: Supporting Maternal Health in Odisha with Cash Benefits & Nutrition
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| Mamata Yojana(Mamata Scheme of Odisha) |
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The Government of Odisha has started a special yojana or scheme called 'MAMATA' to help pregnant women and new mothers(lactating mothers) who are not getting enough food. It gives them money(maternity benefit scheme) so they can buy better food(good nutrition) and take care of their health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This helps them stay healthy and take better care of their babies.
Mamata Yojana~Objective:
1. Give some money (partial wage compensation)to pregnant and nursing moms so they can rest more during pregnancy and after delivery.
2. Encourage pregnant women to go to the doctor more often for check-ups and vaccinations for their babies.
3. Help moms learn better ways to take care of themselves and their babies, like breastfeeding and feeding their babies healthy food.
Target Group:
Pregnant and lactating women aged 19 and above, for their first two live births, excluding those who already receive maternity benefits (such as employees or spouses of employees of State Government, Central Government, or PSUs).
Eligibility Criteria of Odisha Mamata Yojana
To avail the benefits of the Odisha Mamata Yojana, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The age of the applicant should be 19 years or above.
- Applicants must register at the Anganwadi center.
- Only pregnant or lactating women can take advantage of this scheme.
- The benefits of this scheme can only be availed for the first two live births.
- Government/public sector undertaking employees and their wives are not eligible to benefit from this scheme.
Important Announcement about Mamata Scheme:
The Mamata Scheme's Benefits Doubled!
In a groundbreaking move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared a doubling of the monetary benefits under the Mamata Scheme. Presently, pregnant women receive Rs. 5,000 in two installments through the Mamata Yojana. With the recent announcement, pregnant mothers will now receive an increased support of Rs. 10,000, marking a significant enhancement in welfare measures.
| Details | Information |
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| Name of the Scheme | Odisha Mamata Yojana |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Beneficiary | Pregnant and lactating women of Odisha |
| Objective | To provide financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women of Odisha |
| Official Website | http://wcdodisha.gov.in/ |
| Year | 2024 |
| Financial Assistance | Rs 5000 |
| Application Type | Online/Offline |
| Department | Department of Women and Child Development |
| Financial Norms: | First Instalment (Rs.3000/-) |
|---|---|
| CONDITIONALITY | |
| Pregnancy registered at the AWC/Mini AWC | AWW (Anganwadi Worker)/ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery) |
| PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SERVICE DELIVERY | |
| Means of Verification | (Mother and Child Protection) MCP Card, Scheme and ICDS Register |
| Received at least 2 antenatal check-up (ANC) | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card and Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS)/Reproductive and Child Health System (RCHS) |
| Received IFA tablets | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card and MCTS/RCHS |
| Received at least one TT vaccination (Out of optimal 2) | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card and MCTS/RCHS |
| Received at least one counselling session at the AWC/Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND)/Home Visit | AWW/ANM |
| Means of Verification | Scheme and ICDS Register |
| Financial Norms: | Second Instalment (Rs.2000/-) |
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| CONDITIONALITY | |
| Child birth is registered at AWC(Anganwadi Centre) or HSC(Health Sub Centre) | AWW/ANM |
| PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SERVICE DELIVERY | |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, ICDS Register |
| Child received BCG vaccination | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, MCTS/RCHS |
| Child has received Pentavalent 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, MCTS/RCHS |
| Child has received Polio-1 & 2 & 3 vaccination | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, MCTS/RCHS |
| Child has received Rotavirus 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, MCTS/RCHS |
| Child has received Mealses vaccine before attaining 1 year of age | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, MCTS/RCHS |
| Child has received Vitamin-A first dose before attaining 1 year of age | ANM |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, MCTS/RCHS |
| Mother has attended at least six Growth Monitoring and Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling sessions) | AWW |
| Means of Verification | MCP Card, ICDS Growth |
| Child has been exclusively breastfed for first six months | AWW |
| Means of Verification | Self-certification on MCP Card |
| Child has been introduced to complementary food on completion of six months | AWW |
| Means of Verification | Self-certification on MCP Card |
| Child is being fed age-appropriate complementary feeding and continuing | AWW |
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