Swabhimaan Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Women and Child,Aids/Appliances,Food Security / Public Distribution System
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli has successfully launched the “Swabhimaan Scheme” scheme to tackle the problems of Malnutrition, Anemia, and other relevant issues.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. All the Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers, and Adolescent Girls (Adolescent Category in the age group of 11-14 years) of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the beneficiaries need to visit the nearest Anganwadis Centre or contact the office of the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Step 2: The beneficiary may collect the enrollment form from Anganwadis Centre. Step 3: The beneficiary should fill out the enrollment form and attach the essential documents with the form. Step 4: After filling out the enrollment form, the beneficiary has to submit the form to the concerned persons in Anganwadis Centre. Step 5: After successful enrollment, the beneficiary may get the benefits of the scheme. Note: The beneficiaries are provided a monthly quota of supplementary nutrition as a take-home ration on a fixed day of every month.
Required Documents
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Proof of Age (for adolescent girls)
- Proof of pregnancy (For pregnant women)
- Child Birth certificate (If applicable)
FAQs
What is the “Swabhimaan Scheme” scheme?
The Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli has successfully launched the “Swabhimaan Scheme” scheme to tackle the problems of Malnutrition, Anemia, and other relevant issues. Under the scheme, the beneficiary is provided a monthly quota of supplementary nutrition to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls on a fixed day of every month as a take-home ration.
When was this scheme launched?
The Hon'ble Prime Minister launched the scheme in Daman on 25th February 2018 and Hon'ble Home Minister in Dadra and Nagar Haveli on 20th April 2018.
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
All the Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers, and Adolescent Girls (Adolescent Category in the age group of 11-14 years) of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme.
Is this scheme only for a resident of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the beneficiaries are provided a monthly quota of supplementary nutrition to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls on a fixed day of every month as a take-home ration.
How much ration does the beneficiary get under this scheme?
Under this scheme, a take-home ration of 7.5 kg of nutritious is given to the eligible beneficiary.
Are all women eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
No, the scheme is only for Pregnant/Lactating Women & Adolescent Girls.
Who are Adolescent Girls?
The girls in the age group of 11-14 years are considered as Adolescent categories under the scheme.
Who are excluded under the scheme?
Women other than Pregnant/Lactating Women & Adolescent Girls will not be eligible under the scheme.
Will the beneficiary get supplementary nutrition every month?
Yes, monthly supplementary nutrition will be provided to a beneficiary every month.
How can a beneficiary enroll under the scheme?
To enroll under the scheme, the beneficiaries need to visit the nearest Anganwadis Centre or contact the office of the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.