Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• For the benefits and welfare of pregnant women, the Rajasthan Government has announced the "MAA Voucher Scheme".
• The main objective of the scheme is to provide free sonography tests to all pregnant women.
• Tests under the scheme will be conducted only in government and authorized private centers only.
• Although the government already provides free sonography tests in all government hospitals, there are some areas, especially rural ones, where sonography test facilities are not available.
• With Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiary women in these rural areas can avail free sonography test at authorized private center.
• During pregnancy, doctors usually perform sonography twice, first at 6-12 weeks, and the second at 13-26 weeks.
• The Rajasthan Government is providing the first sonography free under the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana.
• If needed, and recommended by the doctor, the government will also provide next sonography test free of cost.
• With the launch of Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiaries are not required to pay any fee for the sonography test, elevating their extra financial burden on them.
• The full name of MAA Voucher Yojana of Rajasthan government is 'Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana'.
• The scheme is also known by other names such as 'Rajasthan Mukhyamantri MAA Voucher Yojana', or 'Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme', 'MAA Voucher Yojana Rajasthan', or 'MAA Voucher Scheme', and 'Rajasthan MAA Yojana'.
• On March 8, 2024, the government launched the scheme as a pilot project in three districts namely; Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Baran.
• After its success, the government extended its benefits to other districts and launched the scheme across Rajasthan on August 8, 2024.
• State Medical, Health, and Family Welfare Department is appointed scheme nodal authority to oversee its implementation.
• The benefit of Rajasthan MAA Voucher yojana will be provided to beneficiaries registered with PCTS.
• Beneficiaries can register for the scheme during their checkups at the government hospitals on the 9, 18, and 27 of every month under Pradhan Mantri Matritva Abhiyan Yojana.
• Post registration, users will receive an e-voucher either from government hospitals, CHC, or PHC at their mobile number.
• Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive an QR enabled e-Voucher at their registered mobile number.
• With this e-voucher, beneficiaries can avail of a free sonography test at any authorized center.
• The validity of the generated MAA e-voucher is 30 days from the date of issuance.
• Due to any reason, beneficiaries are unable to get sonography within the stipulated time, they can extend this period for further 30 days.
• The facility to extend the sonography date for another 30 days will be provided only once.
• Benefits of MAA Voucher Yojana will be provided to such women who are at least 84 days pregnant.
• To track the record of the beneficiaries, the government has integrated the PCTS, PCPNDT impact and OJAS software to develop an online integrated system.
• Scheme will benefit around 2.5 lakh women and for its implementation the government will spend around 10 crore annually.

Scheme Benefits

• Under the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, eligible beneficiaries will receive the following benefits : -
  • Free sonography facilities to all pregnant women, who are in the third month of their pregnancy.
  • Sonography facility will be provided at authorized government and private empanelled center.
  • Second free sonography will be provided if needed.

Eligibility Requirements

• To receive the benefit of Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiaries must fulfil its following eligibility criteria : -
  • Applicants must be a domciled resident of Rajasthan.
  • Women must be at least 84 days or more pregnant.
  • Women must be beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan.
  • Beneficiaries must be registered under PCTS software.

Required Documents

• Beneficiaries must produce their following documents, to receive the benefits of Rajasthan Mukhyamantri MAA Voucher Yojana : -
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Jan Aadhaar Card.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Ration Card.
  • PCTS Registration Number.

Steps to Apply

• Beneficiaries are not required to submit applications for Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana.
• They must visit the nearest government hospitals on the 9th, 18th, and 27th of every month to receive scheme benefits.
• PCTS Registration is mandatory for MAA Voucher Yojana.
• Registration can be done by Anganwadi worker, Asha Worker or by visiting the nearest government hospitals.
• For PCTS Registration, beneficiaries must have Janaadhaar Card, Aadhaar Card and an active mobile number.
• If a doctor advises for a sonography during checkup, beneficiaries need to provide their Janaadhaar number, Aadhaar Number and Mobile Number registered under PCTS.
• After providing these details, they will receive an OTP.
• On sharing the same, a voucher will be issued to the beneficiaries and its details will also be shared via SMS.
• MAA Voucher will remain valid for 30 days from the date of voucher issuance.
• Beneficiary must show this voucher on visiting government or empanelled private diagnostic centre.
• After showing the voucher to the staff, beneficiaries sonography will be conducted free of cost.

Relevant Links

• Rajasthan Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare.
• Rajasthan PCTS Portal.

Contact Information

• For any query and information about Maa Voucher Yojana, beneficiaries can contact scheme's nodal department office.