Friday 9 March 2012

Mamoni Scheme introduced by the Assam State government

The Assam government introduced the Mamoni scheme in the state under the National Rural Health Mission. The aim of the scheme is to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio.

Mamoni scheme will encourage the pregnant women to undergo 3 ante-natal checkups so that any danger sign could be detected during pregnancy at earliest and proper treatment could be offered. The scheme provides very pregnant woman a booklet on the tips of safe motherhood and new-born care. Afterwards, the pregnant women receive an amount of 1000 rupees in the second and third ante-natal checkups for expenses related to nutritional food and supplements.

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