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MAA (Mother Absolute Affection) — Gujarat

MAA (माँ) — Gujarat Breastfeeding Programme

Health & Family Welfare Department, Gujarat

💰 Benefit: Free healthcare for mothers and children — hospitalization, delivery, and post-natal care

iAbout This Scheme

Gujarat's implementation of the national MAA (Mothers' Absolute Affection) programme for promoting breastfeeding, providing counselling to mothers in government health facilities to improve infant nutrition and maternal health outcomes.

🎁Key Benefits

Free breastfeeding counselling at government hospitals
Training of healthcare workers (ANMs, nurses) as lactation counsellors
IEC campaigns promoting exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
Improved infant health outcomes through optimal feeding practices
Post-natal support through ASHA workers

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Pregnant women and mothers of infants below 2 years registered at government health facilities

Gender

female

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📝How to Apply

Receive Counselling

ASHA worker or nurse provides breastfeeding counselling at facility and home visits.

Ongoing Support

Continued support through periodic home visits by ASHA workers for 6 months post-delivery.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What does the MAA scheme provide in Gujarat?

MAA (Mothers Absolute Affection) in Gujarat provides free institutional delivery, C-section, newborn care, immunisation, and nutrition support to mothers and children at government hospitals.

Is this the same as PM Janani Suraksha?

MAA is Gujarat's complementary state scheme providing additional services beyond JSY, including breastfeeding promotion and newborn screening.

Required Documents

Maternity card / ANC registration
Aadhaar Card

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

Maternity card / ANC registration

MAA (Mother Absolute Affection) — Gujarat — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

MAA (Mother Absolute Affection) — Gujarat

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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