(a) the status of implementation of the Indira Gandhi
Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY) in the country, States and Union
Territories-wise;
(b) the number of total districts and beneficiaries covered
under the scheme, State/UT-wise; and
(c) the total amount of cash transfer benefit given so far to
pregnant women and lactating women, State/UT-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a)& (b): Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY), a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme introduced on a pilot basis in 52 districts from all
States/ UTs across the country in the last quarter of the year 2010-11.
IGMSY is being implemented by the State Government/ UT Administration.
The baseline survey in the selected districts has been undertaken by
States/UTs to identify the beneficiaries. Nearly 12.5 lakh P&L women
per annum from 52 selected districts are expected to be benefitted
under the scheme.
(c): Rs.265.11 crores has been released under IGMSY to States/UTs.
Since the scheme was new no expenditure could be incurred in 2010-11,
except by Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The State/UT-wise physical and
financial achievements for the first quarter of 2011-12 will be
collected and placed on the table of the House.