MMPYU
Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana
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.
States / UT: Uttarakhand
Nodal department: Department Of Woman Empowerment & Child Development
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Pregnant Woman, Lactating Woman, Nutritional Food, Health, Anganwadi Centre
Details
The scheme "Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana" has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment & Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. 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.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, pregnant and lactating women are provided eggs two days a week and dates two days a week. Dates are given to those registered women who do not consume eggs
Under the scheme, pregnant and lactating women are provided eggs two days a week and dates two days a week. Dates are given to those registered women who do not consume eggs.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman.
Exclusions
Application Process
Offline
Women who are registered at the Anganwadi Centre receive the benefits at the centre itself.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- Who is eligible for this scheme?
- All pregnant and lactating women who are residents of Uttarakhand and registered at an Anganwadi Centre are eligible. <br>
- 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. <br>
- What if a woman does not eat eggs?
- Women who do not consume eggs are provided dates as an alternative. <br>
- Where are the benefits distributed?
- The benefits are provided directly at the Anganwadi Centres to registered beneficiaries. <br>
- Is there any cost for receiving these benefits?
- No, the benefits are provided free of cost to eligible women. <br>
- How can women register for the scheme?
- Women need to enroll at the nearest Anganwadi Centre during pregnancy or lactation to avail the benefits. <br>
- 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) <br>
- Are these benefits available throughout pregnancy and lactation?
- Yes, benefits are provided during the entire period of pregnancy and lactation to ensure maternal health. <br>
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