Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana

Description
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a pregnant woman who has delivered her child in a government hospital within the state of Uttarakhand.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank account details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: The scheme is available to women who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and have delivered their baby in a government hospital within the state.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: An incentive amount of ₹2000/- is provided to each eligible mother who stays in a government hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery.
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Q: What is the purpose of the 48-hour hospital stay requirement?
A: The 48-hour stay ensures that both mother and newborn receive proper postnatal care, medical observation, and necessary support to prevent complications after childbirth.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable for deliveries in private hospitals?
A: No.
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Q: How can an eligible woman apply for the incentive amount?
A: 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.
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Q: How is the incentive amount disbursed to the beneficiary?
A: The incentive amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account after verification by the concerned hospital.
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