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Nashik Wins State Honour For Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Nashik district receives award for effective implementation of scheme. Honour presented at Mumbai ceremony.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 15 September 2026 at 04:35 pm
Nashik Wins State Honour For Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Nashik district has been awarded a state-level honour for its effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. The award was presented by Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare during the state-level inaugural ceremony of the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Main Auditorium in Mumbai.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a scheme that provides financial assistance to mothers for the health and nutrition of their children. Under the scheme, eligible women receive ₹5,000 for their first child and ₹6,000 if their second child is a girl.

To effectively deliver the benefits of the scheme, the District Women and Child Development Department implemented micro-planning down to the Anganwadi level. This involved establishing effective coordination among various officials, including Child Development Project Officers, Extension Officers, Anganwadi Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers, and Helpers.

District Programme Officer Pratap Patil credited the success to the guidance of Divisional Commissioner Dr Pravin Gedam, District Collector Ayush Prasad, and Chief Executive Officer Omkar Pawar. He also highlighted the importance of regular reviews and monitoring of progress at every level.

The state-level honour is a result of the coordinated efforts of the district administration, the Women and Child Development Department, and the entire machinery at the Anganwadi level. Chief Executive Officer Omkar Pawar congratulated the Women and Child Development Department on the achievement.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a crucial scheme for the health and nutrition of mothers and children. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible women to support their health and nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

The award recognizes the district's efforts in effectively implementing the scheme and delivering its benefits to eligible women. The district's micro-planning approach and effective coordination among officials have been instrumental in its success.

The state-level honour is a significant achievement for Nashik district and reflects its commitment to the health and nutrition of mothers and children. The district's success in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana serves as a model for other districts to follow.

In conclusion, the state-level honour received by Nashik district for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a testament to the district's dedication to the health and nutrition of mothers and children. The district's approach to micro-planning and effective coordination among officials has been instrumental in its success, and its achievement serves as a model for other districts to follow.

The success of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in Nashik district has significant implications for the health and nutrition of mothers and children in the region. The scheme's benefits have been effectively delivered to eligible women, and the district's approach has ensured that the scheme's objectives are met.

Overall, the state-level honour received by Nashik district is a significant achievement that recognizes the district's efforts in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. The district's success serves as a model for other districts to follow, and its approach to micro-planning and effective coordination among officials has been instrumental in its achievement.

The award presented to Nashik district is a testament to the district's commitment to the health and nutrition of mothers and children. The district's success in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has significant implications for the region, and its approach serves as a model for other districts to follow.

In the end, the state-level honour received by Nashik district for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a significant achievement that recognizes the district's dedication to the health and nutrition of mothers and children. The district's approach to micro-planning and effective coordination among officials has been instrumental in its success, and its achievement serves as a model for other districts to follow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a scheme that provides financial assistance to mothers for the health and nutrition of their children.

How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?

Eligible women receive ₹5,000 for their first child and ₹6,000 if their second child is a girl.

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