NAMO Shree Scheme

Description
Launched in 2024, the scheme "NAMO Shree Scheme" by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to ensure that every pregnant woman and lactating mother of the state gets proper nutritional support and also encourages them to have institutional deliveries for women's empowerment and improving maternal health. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹12,000/- to eligible women beneficiaries and covers expenses from conception to delivery of the child. The applicant must be Gujarat's pregnant woman or a lactating mother, whose family income is not more than ₹8,00,000/- per year, and must deliver a child in any government or private hospital. The scheme is implemented by the Women and Child Development Department of the Gujarat Government, and registration under this scheme is done at the time of the first antenatal check-up through an Accredited Social Health Activist or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Worker at the nearest Anganwadi Centre.

Benefits
• Eligible women beneficiaries receive ₹12,000/- from conception to delivery of the child for their first two live children, distributed in phases.
• ₹5,000/- at the time of registration (₹2,000/- from State Government and ₹3,000/- from Central Government)
• ₹2,000/- after six months of pregnancy (from the State Government)
• ₹3,000/- immediately after institutional delivery (from the State Government)
• ₹2,000/- after the 14-week vaccination (from the Central Government)
• ₹2,000/- at the time of registration
• ₹3,000/- after six months of pregnancy
• ₹6,000/- after institutional delivery (amount given by the Central Government if the newborn is a girl and by the State Government if the newborn is a boy)
• ₹1,000/- from the State Government after the 14-week vaccination
• Mode of Disbursement: The Amount is transferred directly into the beneficiary woman's bank account through installments.
• Additional Benefits: Beneficiary women are also eligible to avail the benefits of other Central Government schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana and Janani Suraksha Yojana.
• Conditions for Availment
• A certificate from the Medical Institution of Delivery is required for the last installment.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be from Gujarat.
2. The applicant must be a pregnant woman or a lactating mother.
3. The applicant must belong to one of the following categories:
4. - Scheduled Tribe
5. - Scheduled Caste
6. - Beneficiary of the National Food Security Act
7. - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Beneficiary
8. - Below Poverty Line families
9. - E Shram Card holder women beneficiary
10. - Women who are farmers
11. - Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act beneficiary
12. The applicant's family income must not be more than ₹8,00,000/- per year.
13. The applicant must deliver the child in any government or private hospital.
14. The applicant must register at the time of the first antenatal check-up.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the Nearest Anganwadi Centre
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The applicant must visit their nearest Anganwadi Centre to initiate the registration process for the NAMO Shree Scheme.

Step 2: Step 2: Registration by Accredited Social Health Activist or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Worker
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The Accredited Social Health Activist or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Worker at the Anganwadi Centre will register the pregnant woman in the NAMO Shree Scheme. The registration must be completed at the time of the first antenatal check-up.

Step 3: Step 3: Final Approval Process
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The final approval for the scheme benefits will be provided by the Women and Child Development Department of the Government of Gujarat after processing the registration.

Step 4: Step 4: Benefit Disbursement
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Once approved, the financial assistance amount will be disbursed in installments directly into the beneficiary's bank account as per the scheme guidelines.
*For receiving the final installment, the beneficiary must submit a Certificate from the Medical Institution of Delivery to complete the benefit disbursement process.
*Applicants are advised to save copies of all submitted documents and acknowledgements for future reference.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Details of Bank Account
• Mobile Number
• MAMTA Card
• Certificate from the Medical Institution of Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum annual family income limit that I must meet to be eligible for this maternal financial assistance?
A: Your family&#39;s annual income must not exceed ₹8,00,000 per year to qualify for benefits under this scheme.
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Q: Can I receive benefits from other central government maternal schemes while being enrolled in this state program?
A: Yes, you are eligible to avail benefits of other central government schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana and Janani Suraksha Yojana.
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Q: What specific document do I need to submit to receive the final installment of my financial assistance?
A: You must submit a Certificate from Medical Institution of Delivery to receive your final installment payment.
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Q: How much total financial assistance will I receive during my first pregnancy if I meet all the requirements?
A: You will receive a total of ₹12,000 distributed across four installments: ₹5,000 at registration, ₹2,000 after six months, ₹3,000 after delivery, and ₹2,000 after vaccination.
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Q: Which specific categories of women are eligible to apply for this maternal nutritional support scheme in Gujarat?
A: Eligible categories include Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, National Food Security Act beneficiaries, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana beneficiaries, Below Poverty Line families, E Shram Card holders, women farmers, and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act beneficiaries.
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Q: What is the different payment structure for my second pregnancy compared to the first pregnancy under this program?
A: For second pregnancy, you receive ₹2,000 at registration, ₹3,000 after six months, ₹6,000 after delivery, and ₹1,000 after vaccination, totaling ₹12,000.
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Q: Who will help me register for this scheme when I visit the Anganwadi Centre for my application?
A: The Accredited Social Health Activist or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Worker at the Anganwadi Centre will register you in the scheme.
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Q: Where exactly must I deliver my child to remain eligible for receiving all the financial benefits under this scheme?
A: You must deliver your child in any government or private hospital to remain eligible for all financial assistance installments.
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Q: What essential documents do I need to carry with me when I first apply for this maternal assistance program?
A: You need to bring your Aadhaar Card, bank account details, mobile number, and MAMTA Card for the initial application process.
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Q: At what specific stage of my pregnancy must I complete the registration process to be eligible for benefits?
A: You must register at the time of your first ante natal check up to be eligible for the scheme benefits.
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Q: How will I receive the financial assistance payments, and do I need to visit any office to collect them?
A: The assistance amount is transferred directly into your bank account through installments, so you don&#39;t need to visit any office for collection.
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Q: What is the special provision regarding the gender of my newborn child for the second pregnancy financial assistance?
A: For second pregnancy, ₹6,000 after delivery is provided by central government if the newborn is a girl and by state government if a boy.
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Q: When exactly during my second pregnancy will I receive the ₹3,000 installment, and from which government source?
A: You will receive ₹3,000 after six months of your second pregnancy, and this amount comes from the state government.
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Q: For how many of my children can I receive this financial assistance if I meet all the eligibility requirements?
A: You can receive this financial assistance for your first two live children only, not for subsequent pregnancies.
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