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Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana

Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana enhances the health and well-being of mothers and newborns in Uttarakhand by incentivizing institutional deliveries. Eligible pregnant women who deliver in government hospitals and remain for at least 48 hours receive a cash benefit of ₹2000 to support their care.

State Cash

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

Sub-categories: Childcare, Pregnancy Care

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Mother, Newborn, Childbirth, Childcare, Pregnant Woman

Details

The scheme “Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana” was launched by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the safe health and well-being of mothers and newborns by encouraging institutional deliveries and ensuring that mothers stay in government hospitals for at least 48 hours after childbirth.

Benefits

  • For ensuring the safe health of both mother and child, an incentive amount of ₹2000/- is provided to all eligible mothers who stay in the government hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery

For ensuring the safe health of both mother and child, an incentive amount of ₹2000/- is provided to all eligible mothers who stay in the government hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be a pregnant woman who has delivered her child in a government hospital within the state of Uttarakhand.

Application Process

Offline

After the delivery of a pregnant woman in a government hospital, the concerned hospital collects her Aadhaar card and bank account details and initiates the process for transferring the incentive amount of ₹2000/-, which is later credited directly to the woman’s bank account.

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
The scheme is available to women who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and have delivered their baby in a government hospital within the state. <br>
How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
An incentive amount of ₹2000/- is provided to each eligible mother who stays in a government hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery. <br>
What is the purpose of the 48-hour hospital stay requirement?
The 48-hour stay ensures that both mother and newborn receive proper postnatal care, medical observation, and necessary support to prevent complications after childbirth. <br>
Is the scheme applicable for deliveries in private hospitals?
No. <br>
How can an eligible woman apply for the incentive amount?
After delivery in a government hospital, the hospital authorities collect the woman’s Aadhaar card and bank account details and process the incentive payment on her behalf. <br>
How is the incentive amount disbursed to the beneficiary?
The incentive amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account after verification by the concerned hospital. <br>

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

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

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status