Rajmata Jijau Mother Child Health & Nutrition Mission — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Rajmata Jijau Mother Child Health & Nutrition Mission

राजमाता जिजाऊ मातृ-बाल स्वास्थ्य एवं पोषण अभियान

Women & Child Development Department, Maharashtra

💰 Benefit: Free maternal and child health services including nutrition supplements at Anganwadi

iAbout This Scheme

A flagship Maharashtra mission to address malnutrition among children under 5 and pregnant/lactating mothers through supplementary nutrition, health checkups, and community-level interventions via Anganwadi centres.

🎁Key Benefits

Supplementary nutrition for children aged 6 months–6 years
Free health checkups and growth monitoring for children
Iron-folic acid supplements for pregnant and lactating mothers
Nutrition counselling and behaviour change communication
Referral to hospitals for severely malnourished children

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Children aged 6 months to 6 years
2
Pregnant women and lactating mothers
3
Registered at local Anganwadi centre

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📝How to Apply

Visit the nearest Anganwadi centre and register the child or pregnant woman with the Anganwadi worker.

Growth Monitoring

Monthly weight and height measurement of children by ASHA/Anganwadi worker.

Receive Nutrition Supplements

Collect take-home rations and supplements as prescribed by the Anganwadi worker.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rajmata Jijau Mission in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra's mission to reduce maternal and infant mortality through better nutrition, antenatal care, institutional delivery, and child health monitoring in tribal and backward districts.

Who benefits?

Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children aged 0–6 in government Anganwadis benefit from free supplements, monitoring, and health camp linkage.

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card (mother)
Child birth certificate
Anganwadi registration card
Maternity/health 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

Aadhaar Card (mother)

Rajmata Jijau Mother Child Health & Nutrition Mission

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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