Promotion of Institutional Delivery
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Women and Child,Health & Wellness,Childcare,Pregnancy Care
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote safe and institutional deliveries by providing free accommodation to pregnant women, especially from disaster-prone areas, near district hospitals.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
The facility can be availed by contacting the nearest ASHA worker, Anganwadi centre, or ANM.
Required Documents
- Identity card
- Other documents as required
FAQs
Who can benefit from this scheme?
All pregnant women, especially those from identified disaster-prone or remote areas, are eligible to benefit from the scheme.
What facility is provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides free accommodation and care for pregnant women in “One Stop Centres” (Birth Waiting Rooms) located near district hospitals up to 15 days before the expected delivery date.
How many One Stop Centres have been established?
A One Stop Centre has been established in every district of Uttarakhand under this scheme.
For how many days can a pregnant woman stay in the centre?
A woman can stay up to 15 days before her expected delivery date in the Birth Waiting Room.
How can a pregnant woman avail the facility?
The facility can be availed by contacting the nearest ASHA worker, Anganwadi centre, or ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife).