CHPUK

Bal Swasthya Karyakram - Uttarakhand

This initiative aims to ensure the survival, healthy growth, and overall well-being of children aged 0–5 years by providing accessible, comprehensive and quality healthcare services.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Medical Health And Family Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Women and Child, Health & Wellness

Sub-categories: Childcare

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Child, Newborn, Childcare, Health

Details

The “Bal Swasthya Karyakram” is an initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. This initiative aims to ensure the survival, healthy growth, and overall well-being of children aged 0–5 years by providing accessible, comprehensive, and quality healthcare services across the state.

Benefits

  • Under this Programme medical services are provided to children aged 0–5 years through Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs)
  • Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs) and Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs). Additionally
  • ASHA workers
  • Anganwadi workers and ANMs distribute Vitamin A and IFA syrup free of cost to children aged 0–5 years

Under this Programme, medical services are provided to children aged 0–5 years through Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs), Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs), and Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs). Additionally, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and ANMs distribute Vitamin A and IFA syrup free of cost to children aged 0–5 years.

Eligibility

  1. The beneficiary must be a child between 0 and 5 years of age from Uttarakhand.

Application Process

Offline

SNCU, NBSU, and NBCC are operational in the district hospitals, sub-district hospitals, primary health centers, and community health centers across the state. Services can be availed by registering at these centers.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Children between the ages of 0 to 5 years who are residents of Uttarakhand are eligible to avail services under this scheme. <br>
What type of healthcare services are provided under the programme?
The programme provides medical care, growth monitoring, nutritional supplementation, immunization support, etc. through health centers across the state. <br>
Where are SNCU, NBSU, and NBCC facilities available?
These facilities are operational in district hospitals, sub-district hospitals, primary health centers, and community health centers across Uttarakhand. <br>
How can beneficiaries avail services under the Programme?
Parents or guardians can avail services by registering their child at the nearest district hospital, sub-district hospital, PHC, or CHC where these units are operational. <br>
What is the role of ASHA, Anganwadi Workers, and ANMs in this programme?
They play a key role in community outreach, distributing Vitamin A and IFA syrup to children aged 0–5 months, creating awareness, and ensuring regular health check-ups. <br>

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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