Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Scheme
டாக்டர் முத்துலட்சுமி ரெட்டி மகப்பேறு நிதியுதவி
"Cash assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers for better maternal care"
Beneficiaries
34,54,298 mothers
34,54,298 தாய்மார்கள்
Cash assistance in installments to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to support maternal and infant nutrition.
Budget / Funding
ரூ2,309.71 Cr
State-funded
Implementation
M.K. Stalin
Launched 1989
Chief Minister Report Card
M.K. Stalin
2021-2026 governance period
69
Schemes
31
Milestones
5YRS
Dravida Model
Featured Achievement
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Scheme
Year
1989
Budget
ரூ2,309.71 Cr
Status
active
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Executive Summary
The Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit scheme provides cash assistance in multiple installments to pregnant women and lactating mothers. The grant supports nutritional needs, antenatal checkups, and institutional delivery. Over 34.54 lakh mothers have received assistance totaling ₹2,309.71 crore.
டாக்டர் முத்துலட்சுமி ரெட்டி மகப்பேறு நிதியுதவி திட்டம் கர்ப்பிணிகள் மற்றும் பாலூட்டும் தாய்மார்களுக்கு பல தவணைகளாக பண உதவி வழங்குகிறது. 34.54 லட்சம் தாய்மார்கள் பயன்பெற்றுள்ளனர்.
Historical Context
- Jurisdictionstate
- Launch VenueChennai
- CategoryHealth & Public Welfareமருத்துவம்
- Tagsmaternity, women health, cash transfer, pregnancy, nutrition, health and public welfare, muthulakshmi
Resources & Verification
Verified Archive • DMK Social Intelligence