Gujarat government launched Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Under this scheme, the state government provides free monthly nutrition supplements like Tur dal, Chana and edible oil to improve the diet of mothers and their children. The scheme was announced in the Gujarat budget 2022-23 presented on 3 March 2022 and is now delivered through the official 1000 Days portal of the Women and Child Development Department.
Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana is now being run as Mukhyamantri Matru Shakti Yojana under the first 1000 days programme of the state government. Eligible women can register online on the official portal and collect their nutrition kit from the nearest Anganwadi centre. This article explains the benefits, eligibility, documents and the online registration process of the scheme.
About Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana
Women and children are the foundation of the society. Health care and nutrition at every stage of life is required for a healthy future generation. The first thousand days from conception to the completion of two years of a child are considered the golden period for growth. So the government has decided to run schemes that strengthen the health and nutrition of adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana was announced with an outlay of Rs. 4000 crore for the next five years to make Protein, Fats and Micro nutrients available in the diet of pregnant women and lactating mothers for 1000 days. It is done by offering them free monthly supplements of 1 Kg Tuver Dal, 2 Kg Chana and 1 Kg edible oil. The scheme is now delivered through the official 1000 Days portal of the Women and Child Development Department.
Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana in Gujarat Budget 2022-23
The following announcements were made in Gujarat Budget 2022-23 for the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department:
- A provision of Rs. 811 crore for the next year under Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana to provide one kg Tur Dal, 2 kg gram and one litre edible oil free for up to 1000 days to pregnant and lactating mothers.
- A provision of Rs. 1153 crore for nutrition, pre-education and other facilities of children under the Anganwadi programme.
- A provision of Rs. 1059 crore for door to door Sukhdi distribution to children in the age group of 3-6 and to provide take home ration to adolescent girls and pregnant and lactating mothers.
- The norms to provide economic support to widows were liberalised. As a result, the number of women under this scheme increased from 1.5 lakh to 11 lakh in three years. A provision of Rs. 917 crore was made to provide support under the scheme.
- A provision of Rs. 365 crore for Poorna Yojana which provides supplementary nutrition and health education to girls in the age group of 11-18.
- Poshan Sudha Yojana providing supplementary nutrition to pregnant mothers was in force in 10 talukas in tribal areas. The scope of this scheme was extended to 72 talukas having a majority tribal population and the expenditure per person under this scheme was increased by 50 percent. A provision of Rs. 118 crore was made for this scheme.
- A provision of Rs. 80 crore under Vhali Dikri Yojana to pay the LIC premium of 1 lakh daughters to give them support up to Rs. 1 lakh at different stages of life.
- A provision of Rs. 31 crore for construction of Nand Ghar and other infrastructure facilities in rural and urban areas.
Total provision of Rs. 4976 crore was made for the Women and Child Development Department. Keeping in view the requirement of women and children for health and nutrition, the government has implemented the grass root level Anganwadi scheme. Through these schemes, the government intends to bring all the stages of the life cycle under the ambit of these schemes and ensure balanced, physical and mental development. Considering the importance of this section of the society, the provision was increased by 42 percent compared to the last year.
Benefits of Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana
Eligible women get a nutrition kit free of cost every month. The kit commonly includes staple nutrition items such as gram or chana, dals, cooking oil and other locally specified items supplied to improve maternal and infant nutrition. The exact contents may vary, so it is best to check with the local Anganwadi centre or the official portal.
Eligibility for Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and mothers of children up to two years who meet the scheme criteria and are registered with the local health or Anganwadi system can apply. The beneficiary must hold an NFSA ration card, must be registered on the health department portal and must have a valid Aadhaar card. Registration in the Anganwadi is also required.
How to Apply Online for Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana
Eligible women can register themselves online on the official 1000 Days portal at 1000d.gujarat.gov.in. The portal allows self-registration, application tracking, download of the registration receipt and updating of contact details.
STEP 1 - Open the official portal at 1000d.gujarat.gov.in on a computer or mobile browser.
STEP 2 - Click on the Register or New Application link and fill in the form with name, date of birth, address, mobile number, Aadha number (if required) and local Anganwadi details.
STEP 3 - Submit the required documents. Keep scanned copies or photos ready for quick upload.
STEP 4 - After submission, download or print the registration receipt and note the application reference number for follow-up.
STEP 5 - Use the Check Status feature on the portal to view the application progress. Once approved, visit the assigned Anganwadi centre to collect the nutrition kit with the registration receipt and ID.
Documents Required
Applicants need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the scheme:
- Aadha card of the applicant
- NFSA ration card
- Address proof
- Mobile number for registration and updates
Official Website
The official portal for the scheme is 1000d.gujarat.gov.in. The Women and Child Development Department website at wcd.gujarat.gov.in also carries scheme details and application forms. The Gujarat Mari Yojana portal at mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in lists the scheme among the state government schemes.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Suposhit Mata Swasth Bal Yojana?
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and mothers of children up to two years who are registered with the local health or Anganwadi system and hold an NFSA ration card can apply.
What is the official website of the scheme?
The official portal is 1000d.gujarat.gov.in where eligible women can register online and track their application.
What is included in the nutrition kit?
The kit commonly includes gram or chana, dal, cooking oil and other locally specified nutrition items. The exact contents may vary by the Anganwadi centre.
Source / Reference Link: Gujarat Budget (WCD) 2022-23 PDF - https://financedepartment.gujarat.gov.in/Documents/Bud-Guj_1147_2022-3-3_990.pdf
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