This health initiative aimed at improving maternal and infant health by increasing institutional deliveries, reducing infant and maternal mortality rates, and promoting immunizatio...
Department: · Level: state · State: Bihar
- **Increased Institutional Deliveries:** The percentage of institutional deliveries has risen from 4% in 2006-07 to 47% now, ensuring safer childbirths. - **Reduction in Infant Mortality:** Infant mortality rate has decreased from 61 per thousand births in 2005 to 35 per thousand births, contributing to healthier infants. - **Higher Immunization Coverage:** Regular immunization rates have increased from 18.6% in 2005 to 84% in 2018-19, surpassing the national average. - **Decrease in Maternal Mortality:** Maternal mortality rate has reduced from 312 in 2005 to 165 in 2018-19, promoting safer childbirth for mothers. - **Improved Life Expectancy:** The average life expectancy of women in Bihar has increased from 61.6 years in 2006 to 68.5 years in 2016, enhancing overall women's health. - **Empowerment of Women:** The scheme supports women’s health and also includes provisions for police recruitment, including 35% reservation for women in police positions. - **Support for Marginalized Communities:** Additional benefits for women from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to ensure inclusivity and equality in access to healthcare. - **Improved Healthcare Access:** Trai...
- The applicant must be a pregnant woman or nursing mother residing in Bihar. - The applicant should be willing to undergo institutional delivery and follow the health protocols set by the health department. - The applicant should be a member of a marginalized community to receive additional benefits under the scheme.
**Offline** **Step 1:** Visit the nearest health center or hospital. **Step 2:** Meet with an ASHA or MAMTA worker for guidance and support. **Step 3:** Submit the necessary documents for verification.