Odisha Mamata Yojana 2024 registration form PDF is available to download through online mode. Under Mamata scheme, the state govt. will provide Rs. 10,000 (earlier Rs. 5000) to pregnant women and lactating mothers. Read this article till the end to know how to download Mamata application form PDF, what is the eligibility criteria and other aspects regarding the scheme.
About Odisha Mamata Yojana 2024
The state govt. of Odisha has started Mamata Yojana 2024 to alleviate the issue of maternal and infant undernutrition. It is a conditional cash transfer maternity benefit scheme (state specific) for pregnant women and lactating mothers. MAMATA scheme provides monetary support to the pregnant and lactating women to enable them to seek improved nutrition and promote health seeking behaviour.Odisha Mamata Scheme Amount
On 13 Feb 2024, Odisha government doubled the amount of the conditional cash transfer scheme for pregnant and lactating mothers to Rs. 10,000. This increase has been done after 13 years of launch of Mamata Yojana. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that Rs. 5,000 that was being given to pregnant and lactating mothers above the age of 19 years under Mamata Yojana has been doubled with retrospective effect from August 2023. The amount would be given in two instalments. The outstanding amount will be given to the beneficiaries between February 20 and 25.Eligibility Criteria for Mamata Yojana in Odisha
The scheme was launched to improve the health and nutrition status of pregnant and lactating mothers and their infants. To become eligible for receiving the money, following are the conditions:-
- A mother must register her pregnancy at an Anganwadi center,
- She must receive iron and folic acid tablets,
- She should have undetaken at least one antenatal check-up,
- Taking tetanus vaccine is also must
- Attendance in prenatal counseling session prior to the childbirth is also necessary
Odisha Mamata Yojana Registration Form PDF Download
If you want to apply for Mamata Yojana in Odisha, then you must download application form. The link to download Mamata Yojana registration form PDF is https://wcd.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-06/doc20170527_114823.pdf. The undertaking by the beneficiary is mandatory to be filled which is present at 30th page of the manual and will appear as shown below:-
You must take a printout of Mamata scheme form PDF, fill it manually and submit it to the concerned authorities for approval.Objectives of Mamata Scheme in Odisha
- To provide partial wage compensation for pregnant and nursing mothers so that they are able to rest adequately during their pregnancy and after delivery.
- To increase utilisation of maternal and child health services, especially antenatal care, postnatal care and immunisation.
- To improve mother and child care practices, especially exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding of infants
Target Coverage of Mamata Yojana in Odisha
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on 13th Feb 2024 announced that mothers of 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups will be given the money for each pregnancy. Others are given this for the first two live births. Since its launch in 2011, over 60 lakh pregnant and post-natal mothers have received over Rs. 2,900 crores under this scheme (till 13th Feb 2024).
For more details including complete registration process, visit the official website at https://wcd.odisha.gov.in/ICDS/mamata
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