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Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-04-06): Low public spending is certainly part of the problem. Take two important schemes for women and children: the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Both are part of the National Food Security Act 2013 and have suffered from neglect in different ways in the past six years. The PMMVY is a cash transfer to pregnant and lactating women. It is supposed to be the equivalent of the Maternity Benefits Act for women in the unorganized sector. Until 2017, a pre-existing scheme, the Indira Gandhi Matru Sahayog Yojana was running in 50-odd districts. The PMMVY was instituted in 2017, in diluted form. One, it restricted the cash benefit to the first child and, two, instead of Rs. 6,000, women now get only Rs. 5,000. Remember, women in the organized sector are entitled to six months wage compensation as maternity benefits, whereas for women in the unorganized sector, the law provides a fixed amount (Rs. 6,000). It is not pegged to the minimum wage nor is it indexed to inflation. The allocations made since 2017 are one-fifth of what are required to achieve universal coverage, as required by the law. Moreover, findings from our survey in six states indicate the paperwork is so cumbersome that many do not get their benefits. In the year of the pandemic, when women’s needs must have been even greater, the Union Budget reports that in 2020-21 only Rs. 1300 crores (of the total allocation of Rs. 2500 crores) was utilized.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-10-04): Having health insurance for them which ensures the fulfilment of all their medical needs in the near future, is vital. PM-JAY is the most comprehensive government-funded health insurance scheme for senior citizens as well as women and children. As a component of the Ayushman Bharat campaign, it aims at providing insurance and securing health care for all the members of the family. What makes it such an important scheme is the fact that it provides insurance to senior citizens, for whom the schemes are very few in number. Here are some characteristic features of the PM-JAY: [...] Health Insurance Schemes - Chief Ministers Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme | Employee State Insurance Scheme | Swasthya Sathi Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna | Government Health Insurance Scheme | Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna | Health Insurance Deductible | West Bengal Health Scheme | Third Party Administrator | Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana | In Patient Vs Out Patient Hospitalization | Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojna | Arogya Sanjeevani Health Insurance | Copay Health Insurance | Cashless Health Insurance Scheme | Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojna
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-10-09): The ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme,[58] a joint flagship initiative of the MoHFW, MoWCD and MoHRD, focusing on saving the girl child from female feticide and improving their access to welfare services. To provide impetus to early-grade reading, writing and mathematics in primary education recently the MoHRD has launched ‘Padhe Bharat, Badhe Bharat’ (study, to grow) programme.[59] Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana[60] (supported by MoWCD), pregnant and lactating women of 19 years of age or above are given a conditional cash transfer benefit; Palna[61] is a scheme for the provision of day-care facilities, early stimulation for children under 3 years and preschool education for 3–6 years, supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, health check-up and immunisation; Vatsalya[62] is another scheme which offers child protection services, focusing on rights of children as well as engaged in advocacy and creating awareness on strengthening the Juvenile justice care and protection with the moto to ‘leave no child behind’.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-08-12): Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, every pregnant woman and lactating mother, except those in the organised sector covered by other maternity benefits, is entitled to maternity benefit for the first child in the family. This is expected to encourage health seeking behaviour among women during pregnancy and also improve maternal and child health by incentivising early registration of pregnancy, institutional deliveries and immunization. The four phases of Mission Indradhanush have reached more than 25.3 million children and 6.8 million pregnant women with life-saving vaccines, increasing the rate of complete immunisation of pregnant women and children by five times.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-04-04): The third claim is that ‘more than 50 lakh pregnant women expected to benefit every year with cash incentive of 6000 rupees’. [...] Claim: More than 50 lakh pregnant women expected to benefit every year with cash incentive of 6000 rupees. Fact: 56 lakh beneficiaries (pregnant women) have been enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Out of this, only 46 lakh women have received the payment. Hence, the claim is MISLEADING. Moreover, similar programs existed during the UPA as well.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-08-31): New initiatives to strengthen Gender Budgeting *279 OSCs operational, over 1.93 Lakh women supported * * More than 65.20 Lakh beneficiaries enrolled under MMMVY* * Mahila E-haat grows impacting over 32000 women entrepreneurs/SHGs/NGOs and over 7.34 lakh beneficiaries.* *723 Child Welfare Committees and 702 Juvenile Justice Boards have been set up across the country* [...] The Scheme Implementation Guidelines, the software for roll out of the Scheme i.e. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana - Common Application Software (PMMVY-CAS) and its User Manual have been launched on 01.09.2017 by the Hon’ble Minister (WCD). The further details are available on wcd.nic.in. As on date, more than 65.20 Lakh beneficiaries have been enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana out of which more than 55.69 Lakh beneficiaries have been paid. A total of ₹ 18,47,35,02,000 funds have been disbursed to the beneficiaries. The Ministry celebrated the first anniversary of launch of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana as "Matru Vanadana Saptah" during first week of September, 2018 (1st to 7th September, 2018) at each State/ District level. During the Matru Vandana Saptah, States/ UTs were requested to take up various activities emphasizing on scope of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities. The Saptah concluded with a National event which majorly concentrated on recognition of high performing states/ Uts and Districts of the country with respect to the achievements under PMMVY. Various Review meetings cum Workshops have been organised under PMMVY across all States/ UTs to review the progress of the scheme across the country.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-03-12): Merely 3.97 lakh pregnant women in Bihar, against 15.01 lakh institutional deliveries, availed of benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, or central government’s maternity benefit scheme, in 2021–22, as per data compiled by the state’s women and child development department. [...] The PMMVY, which was inaugurated in 2017, provides financial assistance for wage loss during expectant mothers’ non-working days and is seen as especially crucial for not only ensuring women’s financial security but also countering maternal and child health issues in states with low per capita income, such as Bihar. [...] The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is funded by both the central and state governments. However, the scheme is often criticised for inadequate budgetary allocations, and gaps in implementation.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-04-20): The second highest budgetary allocation in Part A of the GBS is Rs 3,919 crore for the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Around 64% of this or Rs 2,500 crore is for pregnant women under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). There have been complaints of low coverage in terms of beneficiaries under PMMVY. For instance, Jagriti Chandra (2020) cites a right to information (RTI) application, filed by Ritika Khera, Jean Dreze and Anmol Somanchi, which shows that only "38.3 lakh women, or 61% of the 62.8 lakh beneficiaries registered under the PMMVY between April 2018 and July 2019 received the full amount of Rs 5,000 promised under the scheme." [...] "the scheme failed to reach at least 49% of the total 123 lakh mothers who are estimated to have given birth to their first child and, therefore, it was able to benefit only 31% of its intended beneficiaries. Worse, the economists contend since the total number of births in 2017 was 270.5 lakh, the number of births covered stands at 23% of the total number of child births that year, and proportion of those who actually received the cash benefit is a paltry 14%." (Chandra 2020) Clearly, the allocations to PMMVY need to be substantially higher if the scheme aims to reach all those for whom it is intended. However, allocations alone are not enough. Following up to ensure that women who are entitled to benefit from the scheme are aware of it, for the scheme to be successful.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-10-28): The Centre’s share of ₹3,000 for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)-Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme is pending for nearly 2 lakh beneficiaries in the State, and the issue is likely to be resolved in a month, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said on October 28. [...] The Minister said financial assistance to the tune of ₹18,000 was provided under the maternity scheme in the State. "The Union government provides ₹3,000. Of the remaining ₹15,000, we provide a kit worth ₹2,000 and ₹13,000 as cash in five instalments. For the first instalment, there seems to be an issue with the portal as a result of which the amount has been pending for nearly two to three years for nearly 2 lakh beneficiaries. The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is working on sorting out the issue and has visited New Delhi to meet officials. It is likely to be resolved in a month. Once it is resolved, the pending amount of ₹3,000 will be paid to the beneficiaries," he told reporters on Saturday. [...] Under this, financial aid was provided for pregnant women from the start of the gestation period till two years after childbirth, accounting for the first 1,000 days. Financial assistance to the tune of ₹5,000 was being extended under the scheme. Since the start of the scheme, 8,163 pregnant women have benefitted. On Saturday, the scheme was initiated for 5,294 pregnant women at a cost of ₹50 lakh.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
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Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-26): In an infographic published by the government, certain claims were made regarding provisions of the ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act’. Here is a fact check of those claims.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-06-08): The Lok Sabha today passed "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill – 2016". The Bill will replace the existing PwD Act, 1995, which was enacted 21 years back. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 14.12.2016. [...] xviii. The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law. [...] The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law. Special Courts will be designated in each district to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs. Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability. Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has been strengthened who will now be assisted by 2 Commissioners and an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members drawn from experts in various disabilities. Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2016-12-03): v. Additional benefits have been provided for persons with benchmark disabilities and those with high support needs. [...] xiii. The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. xiv. Designated special Courts have been proposed to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-05-30): Constitutional Provisions on Disability - Article 41 of the Constitution of India declares that the State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provisions for securing the right to work to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases of undeserved want. [...] - Penalties for offences: Provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and violation of provisions of the new law. [...] A central sector scheme under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-06-13): Context -The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has asked for public opinion on the new draft national policy on persons with disabilities (PwD). [...] Strict Punishment and Penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. Special Courts in each district to take cases regarding violation of rights of PwDs.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2016-12-25): It provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law. [...] - Persons with disabilities (PwDs) shall have the right to equality. [...] - Punishment: It provides for imprisonment ranging from six months to two years, along with a fine ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 5 lakh, for discriminating against differently abled persons.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-09-01): Penalties for offences - The Act provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law. - Any person who violates provisions of the Act, or any rule or regulation made under it, shall be punishable with imprisonment up to six months and/ or a fine of Rs 10,000, or both. For any subsequent violation, imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine of Rs 50,000 to Rs five lakh can be awarded. - Whoever intentionally insults or intimidates a person with disability, or sexually exploits a woman or child with disability, shall be punishable with imprisonment between six months to five years and fine.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-04-23): Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act) [...] - The Act provides for penalties for offences committed against PwDs and also for violations of the provisions of the new law. [...] - Whoever intentionally insults or intimidates a PwD or sexually exploits a woman or child with a disability, shall be punishable with imprisonment between six months to five years and fine.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-09-19): Pw D - Pwd [...] •It provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law. [...] •Persons with disabilities (PwDs) shall have the right to equality.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2014-02-07): Gehlot informed the media persons that the Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. Designated special Courts have been proposed to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs. [...] Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. Designated special Courts have been proposed to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2016-12-04): Shri Gehlot informed that the Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. Designated special courts have been proposed to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs. The Minister said that the additional benefits have been provided for persons with benchmark disabilities and those with high support needs. Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education. He said that it has been proposed to increase reservation from 3% to 4% in Government jobs for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability. [...] xiii. The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. xiv.Designated special Courts have been proposed to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-12-13): - The office of the Chief Commissioner of PwDs and the State Commissioner of disabilities will be strengthened and will act as regulatory bodies and Grievance Redressal Agencies and also monitor implementation of the Act. These Offices will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising experts in various disabilities. - National and State Fund will be created to provide financial support to PwDs. [...] - Designated special Courts to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-11-23): Section 89: If any person contravenes the provisions of the RPWD Act, he/she will be punished with a fine which may extend to 10,000 rupees for the first contravention whereas, for the second contravention, he/she will be punished with a fine not less than 50,000 rupees but which may extend to 5,00,000 rupees. Section 91: This Section of the Act deals with ‘punishment for fraudulently availing any benefit meant for persons with benchmark disabilities’. If anyone avails any benefit given to persons with benchmark disabilities is punished with imprisonment for a term extending to two years or with a fine extending to 1,00,000 rupees or with both. Section 92: It deals with offenses related to the abuse and exploitation of persons with disabilities, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Perpetrators found guilty of such offenses can face imprisonment for a term which is not less than six months but which may extend to five years and a fine.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-01-09): - Principles stated to be implemented for empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWD) are respect for the inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons.The principle reflects a paradigm shift in thinking about disability from a social welfare concern to a human rights issue. [...] - The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law. - Special Courts will be designated in each district to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-03-29): Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs Report suspected abuse or neglect: 1-855-373-2122 [...] The Justice Center offers a portfolio of free courses designed to train first responders and law enforcement on respectful communications and investigative best practices. The agency has leveraged the last 10 years of expertise working with law enforcement, prosecutors, providers, and state agencies to develop the most effective way to investigate and support criminal prosecutions of crimes committed against vulnerable people.
Claim: Provided for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities (PwDs) (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-11-04): From 2017 to 2019— - Persons with disabilities were victims of 26% of all nonfatal violent crime, while accounting for about 12% of the population. - The rate of violent victimization against persons with disabilities (46.2 per 1,000 age 12 or older) was almost four times the rate for persons without disabilities (12.3 per 1,000). [...] - Nineteen percent of rapes or sexual assaults against persons with disabilities were reported to police, compared to 36% of those against persons without disabilities.