PM Modi, your scheme for pregnant women was delivered by UPA back in 2013
On the last day of 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a string of new policies, while thanking Indian citizens for their support on demonitisation.
One among them was a national scheme for pregnant women or expecting women.
In his speech, PM Modi said that all pregnant women will receive Rs 6,000 for their delivery, vaccination s well as for nutritious meals. The scheme will be launched in 650 districts across the country in an effort to bring down mortality rate. The amount will be directly transferred to their bank accounts.
A scheme to improve maternal health and create a healthier India. pic.twitter.com/QaT3Po0Nal
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 31, 2016
However, what sounded like a great and innovative scheme for women from the lower economic strata by the BJP-led Centre, a little research proved otherwise.
The amount of Rs 6,000 announced under universal maternity entitlements is apparently a clause mentioned under the National Food Security Act, which was passed way back in 2013, by the UPA.
Later, when the BJP government took centre stage, they refused to allocate funds for it.
That is, until 31 December, 2016.
In simple words, an existing scheme for pregnant women has been relaunched by the government under the garb of new policy.
Twitterati was quick to question the entire episode:
Can anyone explain rationale of announcing a 6000 RS maternity scheme that already exists on paper? Why not implement existing scheme first?
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) December 31, 2016
Modi govt denied legally mandated maternity benefits under NFSA for 2 years. Now announces it
— nitin sethi (@nit_set) December 31, 2016
Can anyone explain rationale of announcing a 6000 RS maternity scheme that already exists on paper? Why not implement existing scheme first?
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) December 31, 2016
This is a fact. Rs 6000 is nothing but what Food Security Act already mandated for pregnant women but Modi Govt was denying. https://t.co/qBaFnMnArW
— Kavita Krishnan (@kavita_krishnan) December 31, 2016
Nothing new in announcement abt Rs 6000 for pregnant women.
— Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) December 31, 2016
Its binding requirement of National Food Security Act, not implemented so far.
Modi sud be asked y he did not implement maternity benefits of Rs 6000 to pregnant women in last 2.50 years when law was passed in 2013 ?
— ashutosh (@ashutosh83B) December 31, 2016
First published: 3 January 2017, 4:39 ISTJumlebaaz announces an existing scheme for pregnant women which is part of National Food Security Act, 2013. pic.twitter.com/kHOIAAMR2n
— Truth Of Gujarat (@TruthOfGujarat) December 31, 2016
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