Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana
About Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana
The scheme “Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana” was launched by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the safe health and well-being of mothers and newborns by encouraging institutional deliveries and ensuring that mothers stay in government hospitals for at least 48 hours after childbirth.
Benefits
For ensuring the safe health of both mother and child, an incentive amount of ₹2000/- is provided to all eligible mothers who stay in the government hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a pregnant woman who has delivered her child in a government hospital within the state of Uttarakhand.
How to Apply
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After the delivery of a pregnant woman in a government hospital, the concerned hospital collects her Aadhaar card and bank account details and initiates the process for transferring the incentive amount of ₹2000/-, which is later credited directly to the woman’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank account details
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
The scheme is available to women who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and have delivered their baby in a government hospital within the state.
- How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
An incentive amount of ₹2000/- is provided to each eligible mother who stays in a government hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery.
- What is the purpose of the 48-hour hospital stay requirement?
The 48-hour stay ensures that both mother and newborn receive proper postnatal care, medical observation, and necessary support to prevent complications after childbirth.
- Is the scheme applicable for deliveries in private hospitals?
No.
- How can an eligible woman apply for the incentive amount?
After delivery in a government hospital, the hospital authorities collect the woman’s Aadhaar card and bank account details and process the incentive payment on her behalf.
- How is the incentive amount disbursed to the beneficiary?
The incentive amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account after verification by the concerned hospital.
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