Under the Matru Vandana Yojana, aimed at enhancing the nutrition and health status of pregnant women and lactating mothers, the Punjab government distbursed ₹25 crore during the financial year 2023-24, minister for social security, women and child development Dr Baljit Kaur revealed on Saturday.
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As many as 52,229 women benefitted from this scheme, it was further stated. The government provided ₹5,000 in two installments ( ₹3,000 + ₹2,000) to women aged 19 years and above on the birth of their first live child. Additionally, ₹6,000 is given on the birth of a second girl child to contribute to improving the sex ratio.