Success-Stories-on-Health-Sector

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Dr. mutHulaKsHmi rEDDY matErnitY bEnEFit sCHEmE (mrmbs)
ProblEm statEmEnt
To reduce the incidence of maternal and infant deaths in the State.
ProgrammE DEsCriPtion
Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme was implemented in
2006. It provides coverage to all pregnant women (18 years and above)
belonging to BPL families. The objective is to provide financial support,
compensate for wage loss and avoid maternal anemia during pregnancy
(up to two children). also to ensure a minimum 2.5 kg birth weight and
immunization of infants. The scheme extends to Sri Lankan refugees and
women members of Farmers Social Security Scheme. In the year 2011 the
financial assistance received under the scheme increased to Rs. 12000 from
Rs. 6000. This amount is disbursed in three equal installments to support
for nutrition and referral transport. Amount is transferred to beneficiaries
account from the treasuries through RECS. The beneficiaries are required to
get themselves registered by opening a saving account in any nationalized
Bank. They are then allotted with a unique ID called PICME number which
stores all the details of the beneficiary. All the details are entered online
using the systems of browsing centre.
FinanCial invEstmEnt
In 2014-15, Rs. 716 crores were provided by the Government for a smooth
functioning of the scheme.
ConClusions/lEssons lEarnt
In 2013 - 2014 approximately 7 lakh beneficiaries received Rs. 652 crores as
disbursements.
rEFErEnCE
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