Lok Sabha Question No. 11 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Schemes/Programmes for Vulnerable Women and Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 11

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2024

## SCHEMES/PROGRAMMES FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN

11.     SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Government  has  extended  the  benefits  of  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), Ujjwala, Swadhar Greh (Shakti Sadan), Working Women Hostel (Sakhi Niwas) and National Creche Scheme run under 'Samarthya' scheme to the  State  of  Madhya  Pradesh,  especially  to  the  districts  of  Panna,  Katni  and Chhatarpur;
- (b)      if so, whether the Government has made some special provisions for the women and children belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities in view of their special needs, under these schemes; and
- (c)      if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c)     Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), more than 3.78 crores beneficiaries  have  been  enrolled  since  inception  of  the  Scheme  in  2017-18  and  till 29.01.2024.  Further, maternity benefits of more than ₹14,758.87 crores have been disbursed to more than 3.29 crores beneficiaries during the aforesaid period.

Under PMMVY in Madhya Pradesh, more than 39.53 Lakh beneficiaries have been enrolled since inception of the Scheme in 2017-18 and till 29.01.2024.  Further, maternity benefits of more than ₹1,615.40 crores have been disbursed to more than 35.92 Lakh beneficiaries during the aforesaid period. The status of implementation of PMMVY is Panna, Katni and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh is as under:

| District   | Number of Beneficiaries Enrolled   | Number of Beneficiaries Provided Maternity Benefits   |   Total Amount Disbursed (Rupees in Crore) |
|------------|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Panna      | 56,514                             | 52,459                                                |                                      23.43 |
| Katni      | 69,538                             | 62,427                                                |                                      27.88 |
| Chhatarpur | 1,01,514                           | 92,882                                                |                                      71.74 |

The  target  group  of  PMMVY  is  Pregnant  Women  and  Lactating  Mothers  (PW&LM)  from socially and economically disadvantaged section of the society including, women belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The PW&LM belonging to Other Backward Classes falling under any one of the following categories are also covered under PMMVY:

- i. Women who are partially (40%) or fully disabled (Divyang Jan)
- ii. Women holder of BPL ration Card
- iii. Women Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) under Ayushman Bharat.
- iv. Women holding E-shram card
- v. Women farmers who are beneficiaries under Kisan Samman Nidhi
- vi. Women holding MGNREGA Job Card
- vii. Women whose net family income is less than ₹8 Lakh per annum
- viii. Pregnant and Lactating AWWs/ AWHs/ ASHAs
- ix. Women holding Ration Card under NFSA Act 2013

Shakti Sadan :    Under the overarching Mission Shakti, Swadhar Greh for Women in difficult circumstances  and  Ujjawala  Homes  for  Prevention  of  Trafficking  have  been  merged  and known as Shakti Sadan, is a demand driven centrally sponsored scheme, under which funds are directly released to the States/UTs for implementation of the scheme.  It aims at creating a  safe  and  enabling  environment  for  the  women  in  distress  situations,  to  enable  them  to overcome the difficult circumstances

Sakhi Niwas: The Sakhi Niwas Scheme (Working Women Hostel) under the overarching Mission  Shakti,  is  a  demand  driven  centrally  sponsored  scheme,  under  which  funds  are directly released to States/UTs for implementation of the scheme. The States/UTs assess their requirement  as  per  local  needs  and  proposals  are  approved  by  the  Programme  Approval Board (PAB) after discussion with State/UTs. The scheme aims to promote availability of safe and conveniently located accommodations for working women, with Day care facility for the children in urban, semi-urban and even rural areas where employment opportunity for women exist.  Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided for running of Sakhi Niwas in rented premises.

State Government of Madhya Pradesh has informed that no Shakti Sadan and Sakhi Niwas is functional in the district of Panna, Katni and Chhatarpur of Madhya Pradesh.

Considering the difficulties faced by the working mothers in giving due childcare and protection to  their  children,  it  has  been  decided  to  provide  the  day-care  créche  facilities  through  the component of Palna . Ministry of Women and Child Development has introduced Palna subscheme under Mission Shakti implemented for all States/UTs w.e.f. 01 April 2022, for providing day care facilities and protection to children. Palna is a Centrally sponsored scheme ensuring the participation of State/UT government for day-to-day monitoring and proper implementation of scheme.

Anganwadi  centres  are  the  world's  largest  childcare  institutions  dedicated  to  providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the last mile. In a first of its kind approach, Ministry has extended the services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Crèche (AWCC). This will ensure whole day childcare support ensuring their well-being in  a  safe  and  secure  environment.  Anganwadi  cum  Crèche  initiative  aims  to  increase  the women work force  participation  in  the  economy.  The  objective  of Palna component  is  to provide quality creche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months -  6  years),  nutritional  support,  health  and  cognitive  development  of  children,  growth monitoring, immunization, education etc.

Proposals for establishment and operation of Creches are received from the respective State Governments/UT Administrations, who are also responsible for contributing their corresponding share for the implementation of the Scheme. During the 15 th  Finance Cycle, a total of 17,000 AWCCs have been envisioned to be set-up, out of which, 5631 AWCCs have been approved till date, as per proposals received from various States/UTs. Out of these, 448 AWCCs have been approved for the State of Madhya Pradesh.

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