AI SummaryMukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana is a healthcare scheme being run by the Women and Child Development Department of Chhattisgarh Government. The scheme started in the state in 2009 and is still active in 2026. The main aim of Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana is to provide health check-up and medical counseling to children suffering from severe malnutrition and other health problems. Under this scheme, a two-day Sandarbh Diwas is organized in each development block for the health check-up of beneficiary children. Such check-ups cost up to Rs. 300 in private medical institutions.
According to the latest stats released by the department, the scheme has benefited over 8 lakh children across the state. A total of 8,35,539 children availed the health services between financial year 2012-13 and 2018-19. The scheme continues to identify severely malnourished children through anganwadi centres and provide them regular check-ups and free medicines.
Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री बाल संदर्भ योजना) 2026
मुख्यमंत्री बाल संदर्भ योजना वर्ष 2009 से प्रारंभ की गई है। गंभीर कुपोषित बच्चों को कुपोषण के चक्र से बाहर लाकर कुपोषण की दर में कमी हेतु योजना का संचालन किया जा रहा है। योजना के तहत गंभीर कुपोषित एवं संकटग्रस्त बच्चों को चिकित्सकीय परीक्षण की सुविधा, चिकित्सक द्वारा लिखी गई दवाएं तथा आवश्यकतानुसार बाल रोग विशेषज्ञों की परामर्श की सुविधा उपलब्ध कराई जाती है।
Under the scheme, anganwadi workers keep a regular watch on children. Children who show signs of severe malnutrition are examined from time to time and given free medicines as required. When a child's condition turns serious, the child is referred to a Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) where specialists provide special care, nutritious food and medical treatment, and parents are guided on proper nutrition and care.
- Every development block tries to mark 2 days in a month as Sandarbh Diwas.
- Identification of infections in children.
- Health check-up facility up to a maximum limit of Rs. 300 in private medical testing institutions.
- One beneficiary can get medicines worth up to Rs. 500 in a year, and with the advice of the medical officer, medicines of higher amount can also be provided when required.
- An honorarium of Rs. 1000 for the service of a private child specialist and travel expense of up to Rs. 500.
- In addition, from the year 2016-17, anganwadi workers are also given money for the transport of malnourished children when needed.
Number of Beneficiary Children in Bal Sandarbh Yojana
मुख्यमंत्री बाल संदर्भ योजना अंतर्गत लाभान्वितों का विवरण निम्नानुसार है:-
| क्र | लाभान्वित वर्ष | लाभान्वित किये गये बच्चों की संख्या |
| 1 | वर्ष 2012-13 | 125755 |
| 2 | वर्ष 2013-14 | 62054 |
| 3 | वर्ष 2014-15 | 126751 |
| 4 | वर्ष 2015-16 | 130425 |
| 5 | वर्ष 2016-17 | 124926 |
| 6 | वर्ष 2017-18 | 138389 |
| 7 | वर्ष 2018-19 | 127239 |
Under the Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana, the government also provides medicines costing up to Rs. 500 to each beneficiary child as per the requirement and after consultation with the medical officer.
Highlights of Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana
Key details of the scheme are given below for a quick reference.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana |
| Launched By | Chhattisgarh Government |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department |
| Year Launched | 2009 |
| Beneficiaries | Children of Chhattisgarh |
| Benefit | Free health check-up and medicines up to Rs. 500 |
| Application Mode | Through health camps, no separate application |
| Official Website | cgwcd.gov.in |
There is no separate online application process for this scheme. The government identifies the beneficiary children during the health camps held in each development block. For the latest updates and more details, visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development Department.
FAQ's
Who can get the benefit of Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana?
Children who are permanent residents of Chhattisgarh and are suffering from severe malnutrition or other health problems can get the benefit. Parents need to give complete information about the child at the health check-up camp.
Is there an online application for this scheme?
No. There is no separate online application or helpline to apply directly. Beneficiaries are identified during the two-day health camps held in each development block.
Source / Reference Link: https://cgwcd.gov.in/