Mukhyamantri Mahalaxmi Kit Yojana of Uttarakhand, launched under the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development for mothers and daughter in laws. Mother-tailored scheme for families earning within a certain limit This program was created to help the health and well being of mothers as well newborn daughters during their most fragile time postpartum, through important nutritional kits. No random stiffy, these kits are not only packed with superfoods — but they come with the things needed for proper care of mom and baby. Ultimately , Mukhyamantri Mahalaxmi Kit Yojana aims to take care of the health of the mother nor the daughter and at last but not least also cover the nutritional loss parallel by including it in gender equality.
Benefits
For Mothers:
- Dry fruits
- Socks
- Scarf towels
- Shawls
- Blankets
- Bedsheets
- Sanitary pads
- Mustard oil
- Soap
- Nail cutters, etc.
For the Girl Child:
- Cotton/warm cap
- Socks
- Loincloth
- Towel
- Baby soap
- Rubber sheet
- Warm blanket
- Vaccination card, etc.
Note:
Each kit is provided to the mother and her first two daughters. In the case of twins, both daughters and their mother will receive one kit.
Eligibility
For Mother:
- Permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- Must be a postpartum woman.
- Should not be an income tax payer.
- Registered at any Anganwadi centre.
For Daughter:
- Must be the first or second daughter of the mother.
Application Process:
Offline:
- Step-1: Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre.
- Step-2: Provide all the required documents as directed (attested, if necessary).
- Step-3: After completing the procedure, benefits can be availed from the Anganwadi Centre.
Documents Required
For Mother:
- Medical proof of being a postpartum woman.
- Identity proof.
For Daughter:
- Proof of birth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and daughters during the postpartum period and promote gender equality. - Which department has launched this Scheme?
The Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development in Uttarakhand. - Who are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme?
The targeted beneficiaries are postpartum women and their first or second daughters. - What kind of assistance can be availed through this scheme?
Beneficiaries receive a nutritional kit containing food items and essential care items for both the mother and the daughter. - What should be the age criteria for the beneficiaries?
There is no specific age limit for the mother, but she must be postpartum. The daughter must be the first or second daughter of the mother. - How can the benefits be availed?
The benefits can be availed by visiting the nearest Anganwadi Centre and following the application procedure. - What benefits are provided to the mothers?
Mothers receive dry fruits, sanitary pads, blankets, shawls, bedsheets, and other essential items. - What benefits are provided to the girl child?
The girl child receives cotton caps, socks, baby soap, vaccination cards, and other essential care items. - How many girl children will be covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers the first and second daughters of the mother. - What documents are required to get the scheme benefits?
For the mother, a medical proof and identity proof are required. For the daughter, proof of birth is needed.