AI SummarySwabhimaan Scheme is a nutritional support scheme of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu that provides monthly take-home rations to pregnant women, lactating mothers, children below 6 years, and adolescent girls. The scheme is now run under the central Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 umbrella of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, and it continues to help eligible families in the Union Territory fight malnutrition and anemia.
Swabhimaan Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister in Daman on 25th February 2018 and later in Dadra and Nagar Haveli on 20th April 2018. It was created to strengthen the existing Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) network. Earlier, ICDS relied on daily cooked meals at Anganwadi centres, which many people found hard to reach because of time limits, lost wages, and travel problems. Swabhimaan Scheme solved this by giving a convenient monthly take-home ration on a fixed day, so eligible people get steady support without visiting an Anganwadi every day.
The scheme is now delivered as part of Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, the national umbrella programme for nutrition. Under this mission, supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, health check-ups, immunisation, and nutrition education are given to children below 6 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls. The Union Territory has around 300 Anganwadi centres in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 50 in Daman, and 29 in Diu, and these centres are the main delivery points for the scheme.
Eligible people get a monthly take-home ration kit weighing about 7.5kg with items such as wheat, rice, pulses, jaggery, fortified oil, and fortified salt. The ration is handed over on a fixed monthly day in the presence of community representatives, which keeps the process clear and open.
Swabhimaan Scheme - Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Swabhimaan Scheme |
| Level | State (Union Territory) |
| Beneficiary States | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit Type | In Kind (Take-home ration) |
| Nodal Department | Social Welfare Department / ICDS |
| Launch Date | 25th February 2018 |
| Official Website | wcd.gov.in |
Benefits
Under Swabhimaan Scheme, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children in the age group of 0 to 3 years receive a monthly take-home ration in the form of ready-to-eat nutritious items. Children aged 3 to 6 years are given hot cooked meals at the Anganwadi centres. The take-home ration kit is easy to carry and is packed in a jute bag after quality inspection.
The monthly entitlement includes staples such as wheat, rice, pulses, jaggery, and fortified salt and oil. The exact quantity of each item is printed on the ration bag so every beneficiary can check what they receive. The distribution is timed with the Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND), where supplies are handed over in front of community representatives for full clarity.
Eligibility
Eligible people for Swabhimaan Scheme are those who live in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and fall under any of these groups:
- Pregnant women registered at the local Anganwadi or health centre from the confirmation of pregnancy.
- Lactating mothers, generally up to 6 months after childbirth.
- Children below 6 years of age, with take-home ration for those below 3 years and cooked meals for those aged 3 to 6 years.
- Adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 years.
Application Process
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Anganwadi centre or the office of the Social Welfare Department of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
STEP 2 - Collect the official enrollment form from the Anganwadi worker at the centre.
STEP 3 - Fill in the form correctly and attach all the required supporting documents.
STEP 4 - Submit the completed form to the designated official at the Anganwadi centre.
STEP 5 - After the form is checked and verified, the beneficiary gets enrolled and can collect the monthly take-home ration on the fixed distribution day.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before applying so the process goes smoothly:
- Aadhaar Card as identity proof.
- Age proof documents for adolescent girls.
- Medical proof of pregnancy for pregnant women.
- Child birth certificate where applicable.
References
Official Website - Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 | Official Guidelines PDF
FAQ's
What is Swabhimaan Scheme?
Swabhimaan Scheme is a government scheme for residents of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu that provides monthly take-home nutritional rations to pregnant women, lactating mothers, children below 6 years, and adolescent girls.
When was it launched?
The scheme was launched on 25th February 2018 in Daman and on 20th April 2018 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Eligible people are pregnant women, lactating mothers, children below 6 years, and adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 years living in the Union Territory.
Is the scheme limited to specific residents?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to qualify.
What specific benefits will I receive?
Eligible people get a monthly take-home ration kit weighing about 7.5kg with items such as grains, pulses, jaggery, fortified oil, and fortified salt. Children aged 3 to 6 years get hot cooked meals at Anganwadi centres.
How do I enroll?
Visit the nearest Anganwadi centre, collect and fill the enrollment form, attach the required documents, and submit it to the Anganwadi worker.