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Detailed explanation-1: -In which city a Special Health Care Abhiyan ‘Anchal’ has been launched in the Karauli district for pregnant women? Explanation: In Rajasthan, a Special Health Care Abhiyan ‘Anchal’ has been launched in the Karauli district for pregnant women.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which state launched a special Health Care scheme called ‘Anchal’ for pregnant women? Notes: Rajasthan launched a special Health Care scheme ‘Anchal’ in the Karauli district for pregnant women.

Detailed explanation-3: -This unique campaign was started on the initiative of District Collector Ankit Kumar Singh to ensure all necessary medical aid to pregnant women at the pre and post-natal stage so that maternal and infant mortality rates could be reduced.

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: -Benefits under PMMVY The eligible beneficiaries would receive the incentive given under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for Institutional delivery and the incentive received under JSY would be accounted towards maternity benefits so that on an average a woman gets Rs 6000 / - .