Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana

The Government of Uttarakhand, under its Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana, will provide Eggs twice a Week and Khajoor (Dates) twice a week to all eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers of the State.
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Introduction of Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana: A Brief Insight

• Uttarakhand Government runs lots of welfare schemes for the people of the State.
• One of the major welfare schemes, which is specifically started for the well-being of pregnant women, lactating mothers and their child is “Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana”.
• The main objective of Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana is to improve the nutritional health status of pregnant women and lactating mothers in the State.
• Government of Uttarakhand’s Women Empowerment and Child Development Department implement this scheme in the State.
• Every eligible pregnant woman and lactating mother will now get nutritional food items like Eggs and Khajoor (Dates) under Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana.
• Anganwadi Centre will distribute these nutritious food items among pregnant women and lactating mothers beneficiaries, which is provided by the Uttarakhand Government under its Chief Minister Mahila Poshan Scheme.
• Every week, women beneficiaries will get Eggs on 2 Days and Khajoor on 2 Days.
• If any woman beneficiary refuses to accept eggs, then khajoor will be provided to them in place of eggs.
• Registration under the Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Scheme will be done through Anganwadi Centres.
• Beneficiary Women can also register themselves under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in which financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- will be provided at the time of birth of a child.
• Apart from that, the Uttarakhand Government will also provide a daily care kit for mother and their child under Mukhyamantri Mahalakshmi Kit Scheme, which can also be applied through the Anganwadi Centre.
• It is estimated that around 1.50 lakh women beneficiaries will get the benefit of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Scheme of the Uttarakhand Government.
• Contact the District Office of Women Empowerment and Child Development Department or the Anganwadi Centre for further assistance.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Government of Uttarakhand will provide the following benefits to all eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers under its Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana :-
  • Nutritious Food Items will be provided to pregnant women and Lactating Mothers.
  • Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers will get Eggs on 2 Days and Dates (Khajoor) on 2 Days in a Week.
  • Khajoor (Dates) will be provided to those women who are not interested in taking Eggs.
  • Distribution of Eggs and Dates (Khajoor) will be done through Anganwadi Centres.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Egg and Dates (Khajoor) will be provided to only those pregnant women and lactating mothers who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana :-
  • Only Permanent Resident Women of Uttarakhand are Eligible.
  • Women beneficiaries should be Pregnant or Lactating mothers.

Documents Required to be Attached

• The following documents will have to be submitted by pregnant women at the time of registration of Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana of the Uttarakhand Government :-
  • Aadhaar Card of Women.
  • Mobile Number.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Uttarakhand Government implement Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana in the State through Anganwadi Centres.
• Beneficiary Pregnant Women will have to visit their area Anganwadi Centre and meet the Anganwadi Worker.
• Anganwadi Worker present at Anganwadi Centre will register pregnant women beneficiaries in Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana of Uttarakhand Government and in PM Matru Vandana Yojana of Central Government at the same time.
• The list of Registered Pregnant Women beneficiaries will be forwarded to the Women Empowerment and Child Development Department for further approval.
• Delivery of Nutritious Items like Eggs and Dates (Khajoor) will be done by the Uttarakhand Government directly to Anganwadi Centres.
• Anganwadi Centres will then distribute Eggs on 2 Days and Khajoor (Dates) on 2 Days in a week.
• Anganwadi Workers will capture the image of pregnant women or lactating mothers at the time of delivering nutritious food items.
• Contact your area Anganwadi Worker in case any help or assistance is needed regarding the Uttarakhand Government’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana.

Important Links Available

• Guidelines of Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana Uttarakhand.
• Official Website of Women Empowerment and Child Development Department Uttarakhand.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Number of Women Empowerment and Child Development Department Uttarakhand :- 9259553906. (Timing 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM)
• Contact Email of Women Empowerment and Child Development Department Uttarakhand :-
  • help.wecduk@gmail.com.
  • dir.icds.ua@gmail.com.
• Address of Women and Empowerment and Child Development Department Uttarakhand :-
  ICDS Office, Near Nanda Ki Chowki,
  Chakrata Road, Dehradun,
  Uttarakhand.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Uttarakhand Government’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana?
  -It is a nutrition scheme for pregnant and lactating women in Uttarakhand, offering eggs or dates weekly through Anganwadi Centres.
• What is the main objective of this scheme?
  -To improve the nutritional status of pregnant and breastfeeding women in the state.
• What food items are provided under the scheme?
  -Eggs on two days and dates (khajoor) on another two days every week.
• Who is eligible to get benefits from this scheme?
  -Pregnant and lactating women who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
• How can someone apply for this scheme?
  -Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre and register with the help of the Anganwadi worker.
• What documents are needed for registration?
  -Aadhaar card and a valid mobile number.
• Where are the food items distributed?
  -Through the local Anganwadi Centres across Uttarakhand.
• What if someone does not want to take eggs?
  -Dates (khajoor) will be given as an alternative to those who do not wish to consume eggs.
• Is online registration available for this scheme?
  -No, currently the scheme is implemented offline through Anganwadi Centres only.
• Can a woman apply for other schemes at the same place?
  -Yes, she can also register for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana at the Anganwadi Centre.
• Which department is responsible for running this scheme?
  -Women Empowerment and Child Development Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
• How many women are expected to benefit from this scheme?
  -Around 1.5 lakh women beneficiaries will get the benefit of this scheme across the state.

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