CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Thinking about the welfare of pregnant women and their newborn baby, Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao launched KCR Kit Scheme. In this scheme, the mother and kid care items will be provided to newborn babies and their mothers.

Detailed explanation-2: -launched the KCR Kit scheme which will come into effect from 4th June 2017. The government has started online registration through its official portal kcrkit.telangana.gov.in. However, the interested pregnant women can get themselves registered by visiting their nearest Public Health Center.

Detailed explanation-3: -The state government has launched KCR Kit Scheme for pregnant women. Pregnant women can utilize this scheme for maximum 2 deliveries. Women who give birth at a government hospital can utilize this scheme. The main aim of this scheme is to provide all the necessary items for pregnant women and the newborn baby.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored DBT scheme with the cash incentive of ₹ 5000/-(in three instalments) being provided directly in the bank/post office account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aarogya Lakshmi scheme is a nutritional program to support pregnant and lactating women by the Government of Telangana. The scheme is available for women below and above poverty line, over 2.71 lakh pregnant women and 2.03 lakh lactating mothers are being served one full meal at 35, 000 Anganwadi centres in the State.