Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Women and Child,Health & Wellness
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to improve the health of pregnant and lactating women by providing nutritional food such as eggs twice a week and dates twice a week at Anganwadi Centres.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Women who are registered at the Anganwadi Centre receive the benefits at the centre itself.
Required Documents
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card, etc.
FAQs
Who is eligible for this scheme?
All pregnant and lactating women who are residents of Uttarakhand and registered at an Anganwadi Centre are eligible.
What benefits are provided under this scheme?
Eligible women are given eggs two days a week and dates two days a week at Anganwadi Centres.
What if a woman does not eat eggs?
Women who do not consume eggs are provided dates as an alternative.
Where are the benefits distributed?
The benefits are provided directly at the Anganwadi Centres to registered beneficiaries.
Is there any cost for receiving these benefits?
No, the benefits are provided free of cost to eligible women.
How can women register for the scheme?
Women need to enroll at the nearest Anganwadi Centre during pregnancy or lactation to avail the benefits.
How often are eggs and dates given?
- Eggs: 2 days a week - Dates: 2 days a week (or as a substitute for eggs if not consumed)
Are these benefits available throughout pregnancy and lactation?
Yes, benefits are provided during the entire period of pregnancy and lactation to ensure maternal health.