Madilu Kit scheme is running in Karnataka to help pregnant women from BPL, SC and ST families who deliver their child in a government hospital. Each eligible mother gets a free kit worth around ₹1,500 with 19 daily-use items for herself and the newborn baby.
Started on 1st October 2007, this scheme is run by Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department under National Health Mission (NHM). Half the money comes from NHM and half from Karnataka state government. Women who deliver in a private hospital get ₹1,000 in cash in place of the kit.
Madilu Kit Scheme Karnataka - Full Details
Madilu Kit is one of the oldest state maternity schemes in India. Karnataka started it to reduce home deliveries and cut the money poor families spend during and after childbirth. Name "Madilu" means "lap" in Kannada, referring to a mother's lap where a baby is placed after birth.
Two main aims of this scheme are simple. First, to bring more women to hospitals for delivery so that both mother and child get proper medical care. Second, to reduce the money poor families spend on baby items right after birth. Karnataka pairs this kit with central schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana, which gives cash help for institutional delivery.
Since 2014-15, age and parity limits have been removed for High Priority Districts in Karnataka. This means all BPL, SC and ST mothers in those districts can get the kit for any delivery, not just the first two.
How to Get Madilu Kit After Delivery
You do not need to fill any online form to get Madilu Kit. If you deliver your baby in a government hospital in Karnataka and meet the rules, the hospital staff will give you the kit directly. Here is the step by step process to follow from pregnancy to delivery.
STEP 1 - Register your pregnancy at the nearest Anganwadi centre or Primary Health Centre (PHC) as soon as you know. Give your name, address, ration card number, Aadhaar and phone number to the ASHA worker in your area.
STEP 2 - Go for regular ante-natal check-ups at the government hospital or PHC. Your ASHA worker will remind you of check-up dates, iron and folic acid tablets, and tetanus injections during pregnancy.
STEP 3 - Deliver your child at a government hospital, community health centre, taluk hospital, district hospital or any empanelled government facility in Karnataka. Hospital delivery is required to get this kit.
STEP 4 - After delivery, hospital staff will hand over the Madilu Kit at the ward before you are discharged. There is no separate form to fill and no fee to pay.
STEP 5 - If you deliver in a private hospital, meet your ASHA worker with the hospital discharge summary and your BPL, SC or ST ration card. You will get ₹1,000 in your bank account in place of the physical kit.
What is Inside the 19-Item Madilu Kit
Kit worth around ₹1,500 has items that both the mother and newborn need in the first few weeks after birth. It cuts the money a poor family has to spend on baby care items in the early post-delivery period.
Kit contains items like bedsheets, mosquito net, baby clothes, towels, soap, baby oil, powder, sanitary napkins for the mother, and other daily-use items. Exact contents of the kit are decided by Karnataka Health department and may be updated from time to time based on local needs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Madilu Kit Scheme |
| Launched By | Karnataka Government |
| Launched On | 1st October 2007 |
| Nodal Department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Karnataka (under NHM) |
| Eligible People | Pregnant women from BPL, SC and ST families in Karnataka |
| Benefit | Free kit with 19 items (worth about ₹1,500) OR ₹1,000 for private hospital delivery |
| State | Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Offline through ASHA worker or government hospital |
| Helpline | 080-22353833 |
Who Can Get Madilu Kit
Karnataka government has set clear rules to make sure the kit reaches poor mothers who really need it. You should check these points before going to the hospital for delivery.
- You must be a resident of Karnataka and have a Karnataka ration card or address proof.
- You should belong to a BPL family, or a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) family.
- Delivery has to happen in a government hospital, PHC, CHC, taluk hospital or an empanelled government health facility.
- Kit is normally given for the first two institutional deliveries in a family.
- In High Priority Districts of Karnataka, the two-delivery limit does not apply since 2014-15.
Documents Required to Get the Kit
Keep these documents ready when you go for ante-natal check-ups and at the time of delivery. Hospital staff or your ASHA worker will ask for them during the process.
- Aadhaar card of the pregnant woman.
- BPL ration card, or SC/ST caste certificate.
- Address proof showing Karnataka residence.
- Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card given during pregnancy registration.
- Bank passbook copy (needed only for the ₹1,000 private hospital option).
- Hospital discharge summary (only for private hospital delivery cases).
Contact Details for Madilu Kit Help
If your kit has not been given, or you have questions about who can apply, you can reach out through the below channels. Also, related Karnataka scheme Mathrushree Scheme gives ₹6,000 cash to BPL pregnant women, and both schemes can be received together for the same delivery.
Karnataka Department of Women and Child Welfare helpline is 080-22353833. You can also visit your nearest Anganwadi centre or Primary Health Centre. For general NHM Karnataka details, check nhm.karnataka.gov.in. There is no separate online portal or app for Madilu Kit registration as of 2026.
FAQ's
Is Madilu Kit available in all Karnataka districts?
Yes, the kit is given across Karnataka in all government hospitals and empanelled facilities. In High Priority Districts, extra flexibility is given on the number of deliveries covered per mother.
Can I get the kit if I deliver at home?
No, home deliveries are not covered. The scheme was made to bring women to hospitals for safer delivery, so you must give birth at a government hospital or approved facility.
Is Madilu Kit different from Mathrushree Scheme?
Yes. Madilu Kit is a physical kit of 19 items given after delivery. Mathrushree Scheme is ₹6,000 in cash paid in two instalments to BPL mothers. You can get both for the same delivery.
How many deliveries are covered under Madilu Kit?
The kit is normally given for the first two institutional deliveries in a general district. In High Priority Districts of Karnataka, this two-delivery limit does not apply since 2014-15.
What if I deliver in a private hospital?
You will get ₹1,000 in your bank account in place of the physical kit. Contact your ASHA worker with the hospital discharge summary and your BPL, SC or ST ration card.
Do I need to apply online for Madilu Kit?
No, there is no online application. Just register your pregnancy with the ASHA worker or Anganwadi centre and deliver in a government hospital. Kit will be handed over after delivery.
Is there any age limit to get Madilu Kit?
Since 2014-15, age and parity limits have been removed for High Priority Districts. In other districts, general maternity age rules apply as per NHM guidelines.