33. The union cabinet recently approved Maternity Benefit Program. Which of the following statements are true with respect to the same?

i) It is aimed at providing compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives to the woman

ii) It is a central sector scheme

iii) Women employees of the central government are given priority over others while identifying beneficiaries

a) i only

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b) i and ii only

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c) i and iii only

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) i only

A)
Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended to all districts of the country. The Maternity Benefit Program will provide compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the women can take adequate rest before and after delivery and not be deprived of proper nutrition.

It is a centrally sponsored scheme and the cost sharing between Centre and states is 60:40 for all the states and union territories (with legislature), 90:10 for NER and Himalayan States and 100% Centre share for union territories without legislatures.

All eligible Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), excluding the Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers who are in regular employment with the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertakings or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being

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