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Mamata Scheme
The mamata scheme launched by odisha government to alleviate the financial complications of women during their pregnancy and lactating periodThe scheme will provide monetary support to the pregnant and lactating women which will enable them to seek improved nutrition and promote health seeking behavior. This scheme is operational in all the 318 rural projects of the State. Pregnant and lactating women of 19 years of age and above for the first two births, except all Government/Public Sector Undertakings (Central and State) employees and their wives will be covered. The beneficiary will receive a total incentive of Rs. 5000 in four installments, subject to the fulfillment of specific conditions. Payment will be made by e-transfer from the CDPO to the beneficiary account.

Objectives

 * 1) To provide partial wage compensation for pregnant and nursing mothers so that they are able to rest adequately during their pregnancy and after delivery.
 * 2) To increase utilisation of maternal and child health services, especially antenatal care, postnatal care and immunisation.
 * 3) To improve mother and child care practices, especially exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding of infants.

External Link
http://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/women-and-child-development/women-and-child

http://www.wcd.nic.in/

Category:Child development Category:Child welfare in India Category:Children's rights instruments Category:Welfare in India Category:Government agencies established in 1975 Category:Health programmes in India Category:Government schemes in India Category:Indian children