Which of the following schemes has been launched by the Government of India to improve the health of pregnant and lactating mothers?

Matritva Sahayog Yojana

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Dhan Lakshmi Yojana

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Solution

The correct option is D Matritva Sahayog Yojana
Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY) is a flagship programme of Govt of India under the Ministry of Women and Child Development targeting the pregnant and lactating women of 19 years of age and above for first two live births. IGMSY, introduced in 2010, is a Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme for Pregnant and Lactating (P&L) women to contribute to better enabling environment by providing cash incentives for improved health and nutrition to pregnant and nursing mothers.

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