Women can apply through Anganwadi Centres
By Gaurav Sidhu Khema Kheda
Sri Muktsar Sahib, July 3
Pradhan Mantry Matru Vandana Yojana launched by the government is proving boon for pregnant women. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5000 is given to the beneficiary in three installments for nutritious diet.
While giving the detail Rattandeep Sandhu, District Program Officer said that this financial assistance is being provided by the government for pregnant women, who have their pregnancy for first child. The woman, who is working for government or Semi-government Corporation, is not eligible under this scheme. Eligible women can submit their applications through Anganwadi Centres.
The District Program Officer said that under the scheme, beneficiary can get the first installment of Rs 1000 on early registration of pregnancy at Anganwadi Centre. Pregnant woman can get second installment of Rs 2000 after 6 months of pregnancy at least one anti natal check up and third installment of Rs 2000 after registration of child birth and after the completion of first step of vaccination.
District Program Officer said that under this scheme 6660 beneficiaries have been given first installment, second installment to 6,193 and third installment have been given to 4132 beneficiaries. He said that under the scheme financial help to the beneficiaries is sent direct through the bank account. This scheme will helpful in reducing the death rate of the child, he added.
