Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar Scheme – Financial Assistance for Pregnant Women in Tripura

The “Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar” scheme was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura to provide financial assistance to pregnant women. The scheme aims to encourage regular antenatal check-ups by offering a ₹500 reward for each check-up, up to four times, directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits

• ₹500 is transferred into the bank account of the beneficiary after each antenatal check-up at any health facility.
• The financial assistance is provided up to four antenatal check-ups.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be a pregnant woman.
• The applicant must have undergone antenatal check-ups at any health facility.

Application Process

Offline

1. Get to the closest Anganwadi Center.
2. Step 2: For scheme enrollment, submit the application on plain paper and copies of the requisite documentation (self-attested if needed) to the Anganwadi Worker or authority.
3. Step 3: Ask the authorities for a receipt. The receipt should include the submission date, time, and unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:

• Health Card, issued by the health facility, mentioning the date of the antenatal check-up.
• Bank Passbook (for the account details).
• Address Proof (such as Aadhar card, voter ID, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why “Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar” scheme is initiated?
   The service financially supports prenatal checkups for pregnant mothers.
2. How many times may a pregnant lady get ₹500 under this program?
   Pregnant women get from ₹500 every prenatal check-up, up to four times.
3. Who may apply for the scheme?
   Expectant mothers who have had prenatal checkups wherever.
4. What are the scheme enrollment requirements?
   Submit the application and documentation to the closest Anganwadi Center and obtain a receipt from the authorities.
5. What documents are required for application submission?
   Health Card, Bank Passbook, and Address Proof.
6. How is the financial assistance transferred to beneficiaries?
   The assistance is transferred directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the applicant’s bank account.
7. Can the applicant apply directly to the health facility for enrollment?
   No, the application must be submitted to the Anganwadi Worker or concerned authority.
8. What information should be included in the receipt obtained during application submission?
   The receipt should contain the submission date, time, and unique identification number (if applicable).
9. Do applications need document self-attestation?
   Documents may need self-attestation.
10. What does the Anganwadi Worker do during application?
    Anganwadi Workers receive applications and help enroll.
11. Are there antenatal checkup facility restrictions?
    No, pregnant women may select any clinic for checkups.
12. Can the financial assistance be availed retroactively for past check-ups?
    The scheme provides financial assistance only for future antenatal check-ups, not for past check-ups.

Sources and References:

• Guidelines