Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana

Description
The scheme "Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana" has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment & Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the health of pregnant and lactating women by providing nutritional food such as eggs twice a week and dates twice a week at Anganwadi Centres.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, pregnant and lactating women are provided eggs two days a week and dates two days a week. Dates are given to those registered women who do not consume eggs.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman.
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Application Process
Step 1: Women who are registered at the Anganwadi Centre receive the benefits at the centre itself.
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Women who are registered at the Anganwadi Centre receive the benefits at the centre itself.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: All pregnant and lactating women who are residents of Uttarakhand and registered at an Anganwadi Centre are eligible.
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Q: What benefits are provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible women are given eggs two days a week and dates two days a week at Anganwadi Centres.
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Q: What if a woman does not eat eggs?
A: Women who do not consume eggs are provided dates as an alternative.
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Q: Where are the benefits distributed?
A: The benefits are provided directly at the Anganwadi Centres to registered beneficiaries.
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Q: Is there any cost for receiving these benefits?
A: No, the benefits are provided free of cost to eligible women.
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Q: How can women register for the scheme?
A: Women need to enroll at the nearest Anganwadi Centre during pregnancy or lactation to avail the benefits.
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Q: How often are eggs and dates given?
A: - Eggs: 2 days a week
- Dates: 2 days a week (or as a substitute for eggs if not consumed)

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Q: Are these benefits available throughout pregnancy and lactation?
A: Yes, benefits are provided during the entire period of pregnancy and lactation to ensure maternal health.
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