Maharashtra Baby Care Kit Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Baby Care Kit Scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Government in the year 2019.
• The objective of the government behind starting this scheme is to encourage pregnant women of the state to deliver their child in a government hospital or government health centers.
• Through this scheme, the government also aims to reduce the infant mortality rate of state and to improve the nutritional status of the mother and her newborn child.
• The nodal department of this scheme is Women and Child Development Department of the Government of Maharashtra.
• A free-of-cost baby care kit worth Rs. 2,000/- will be provided to all eligible women beneficiaries under Baby Care Kit Scheme of the Maharashtra Government.
• Every baby care kit consists of 17 daily used items for the newly born child.
• The following is a list of 17 items which are delivered to new mothers for their child under the Baby Care Kit Scheme :-
  • Plastic Nappies.
  • Clothes of Baby.
  • Sleeping Mat of Baby.
  • Towel for Baby.
  • Thermometer.
  • Baby Oil.
  • Warm Blanket for Baby.
  • Mosquito Net.
  • Small Mat Plastic.
  • Nail Cutter for Baby.
  • Shampoo.
  • Toy.
  • Socks and Nail Cutter Gloves.
  • Liquid Hand Wash.
  • Body Wash.
  • Cloth for Wrapping Baby.
  • Bag to keep Items.
• All the above-mentioned items are necessary to maintain the hygienic condition of the newborn baby as well as the mother.
• Baby Care Kit will only be provided to those women beneficiaries who are registered and deliver their baby in the Government Hospital or Health Care Centre.
• But in some special cases, a baby care kit will also be provided to those beneficiaries who delivered their child in a Private Hospital.
• Apply at your nearest Anganwadi Centre and avail the benefit of a free baby care kit.
• Women Beneficiaries can also apply for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana during their pregnancy, in which financial assistance will be provided.
• Whereas if the born child is girl then woman applicant can register her in Lek Ladki Scheme of the Maharashtra Government in which more than 1 lakh will be provided in multiple stages.

Scheme Benefits

• Daily Care Baby Kit worth Rs. 2,000/- will be provided.
• There will be 17 items in the Baby Care Kit for a Newborn Child.

Eligibility Requirements

• Women applicants should be in their 9th month of Pregnancy.
• Pregnant Women should be Permanent residents of Maharashtra.
• Registration and Delivery of a Child in a Government Hospital is mandatory.
• Pregnant Women will have to register themselves during their 9th month of pregnancy.
• Applications will also be accepted after 2 months of the delivery of a child.

Required Documents

• Domicile or any Proof of residence.
• Women Applicant Aadhaar Card.
• Email ID and Mobile Number.
• ANC or MAMTA Card Copy.
• Proof of Institutional Delivery.

Steps to Apply

• Beneficiary Women can apply for the Baby Care Kit under the Maharashtra Government's Baby Care Kit Scheme through the Application Form.
• Baby Care Kit Scheme Application Form can be collected from Anganwadi Centers.
• Take the application form from the Anganwadi Worker and fill it correctly.
• Women applicants will have to attach all the required documents with the application form.
• Submit the Baby Care Kit Scheme Application Form along with all the documents to the Anganwadi Centre.
• Anganwadi Worker will primarily verify the received application form and documents and make a list of eligible women beneficiaries.
• The list of selected women beneficiaries will then be forwarded to the department for approval of kits.
• The Department of Women and Child Development of the Maharashtra Government will make sure the delivery of baby care kits to Anganwadi Centers in appropriate numbers.
• Anganwadi Workers at the Anganwadi Centre will distribute the baby care kits among all the eligible women beneficiaries.
• For any help of assistance, contact the Anganwadi Worker of your area.

Relevant Links

• Maharashtra Baby Care Kit Scheme Guidelines.
• Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department Website.

Contact Information

• Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department Number :- 022 22027050.
• Contact Details of Women and Child Development Department Maharashtra.