Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
(PMMVY):
The Union government recently declared
that benefits under PMMVY would be extended to a second child if the second kid
is a female.
However, activists criticized the
decision as a violation of the National Food Security Act of 2013, and
requested that the plan be made universal, regardless of gender.
"What exactly is it?"
Maternity Benefits Program
What was the purpose of the launch?
To ensure that pregnant women have a safe
delivery and receive good nutrition both before and after the birth of their
first newborn child,
By partially reimbursing employees'
wages,
In terms of monetary incentives, this is
a loss, Pregnant mothers and children are eligible for the programme Lactating
mothers (PW&LM) will be compensated financially A 5,000 rupee benefit is
provided in three installments.
Women and Children's Ministry is the
ministry in charge of implementation.
Child Growth and Development
Funding: A Government-Sponsored Program
(Jointly Administered)
The Center and the States are funding it,
but it is being implemented by the States.
Government of a state)
Who were the ineligible candidates?
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
in regular government, state government, or public sector undertaking (PSU)
work, or those receiving similar benefits under any other law.
PMMVY's Difficulties:
Under performance
Inconsistencies in the policy's
exclusions
As a result of this, enrollment and disbursements
have declined.
The plan is as follows:
Lack of awareness among the intended
recipients
Budget allocation that is insufficient
National Food Security Act 2013:
The National Food Security Act of 2013,
which provides food and nutritional security by making food both quantitatively
and qualitatively accessible at affordable costs to those who qualify, has been
a lifeline for India's most disadvantaged population.
Under this act Households covered under
the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and households covered as priority households
under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
The act mandates the Center to allocate,
transport, and provides central support to States/UTs for the distribution of
food grains from (Rice, wheat, and coarse grains) that fluctuate but do not
surpass MSP. Identification of eligible households, issuance of ration cards,
distribution of food grain entitlements to eligible households through fair
price shops (FPS), issuance of licenses to Fair Price Shop dealers and their
monitoring, and establishment of an effective grievance redressed mechanism are
all responsibilities of the States/UTs.
Every pregnant woman and lactating mother
is entitled to government assistance, and all government schoolchildren are
entitled to mid-day meals in schools.