Sarkari Yojana
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana
About Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana (SUMAN), a maternity benefit initiative from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, delivers affordable, high-quality healthcare to pregnant women and newborns. It guarantees assured, dignified, respectful and quality healthcare services at zero cost for every pregnant woman, mother, and newborn visiting a public health facility. Objectives of the SUMAN scheme:
- To achieve zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
- To guarantee assured, free, quality healthcare for every pregnant woman and newborn.
- To provide dignified and respectful care that maintains privacy and confidentiality.
- To enforce zero tolerance for denial of services at public health facilities.
- To ensure comprehensive maternal and newborn care, spanning antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Individual
10 Oct 2019
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a pregnant woman
The applicant must be a pregnant woman.
The applicant must be a mother (post-delivery) seeking…
The applicant must be a mother (post-delivery) seeking services at a public health facility.
Newborns aged 0 to 6 months can avail…
Newborns aged 0 to 6 months can avail this scheme's benefits.
Lactating mothers, up to 6 months after delivery,…
Lactating mothers, up to 6 months after delivery, are also eligible.
Benefits Provided
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Under SUMAN, beneficiaries are entitled to the following free and cashless services at designated public health facilities: Maternal Health Services
At least 4 Antenatal Care (ANC) check-ups, including…
At least 4 Antenatal Care (ANC) check-ups, including one during the first trimester
At least one check-up under the Pradhan Mantri…
At least one check-up under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Free, cashless normal delivery and Caesarean section (C-section)
Free, cashless normal delivery and Caesarean section (C-section)
Management of pregnancy-related complications Newborn & Infant Care
Management of pregnancy-related complications Newborn & Infant Care
Free care for sick newborns and infants
Free care for sick newborns and infants
Zero-dose vaccinations (per the government schedule)
Zero-dose vaccinations (per the government schedule)
6 Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) visits
6 Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) visits
Early initiation and support for breastfeeding Transport &…
Early initiation and support for breastfeeding Transport & Logistics
Free transport from home to the health facility
Free transport from home to the health facility
Inter-facility referral transport
Inter-facility referral transport
A drop-back facility after discharge Other Entitlements
A drop-back facility after discharge Other Entitlements
Free drugs, diagnostics, and blood services
Free drugs, diagnostics, and blood services
Postnatal care and counselling, including family planning
Postnatal care and counselling, including family planning
Respectful maternity care that ensures dignity, privacy, and…
Respectful maternity care that ensures dignity, privacy, and choice
Zero out-of-pocket expenditure for all entitled services
Zero out-of-pocket expenditure for all entitled services
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A valid identity document, such as an Aadhaar…
A valid identity document, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, or voter ID card.
Details of the woman's pregnancy issued by the…
Details of the woman's pregnancy issued by the concerned hospital.
Proof of residential address
Proof of residential address.
Any other document the authorities may require
Any other document the authorities may require.
2019-10-10
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Individuals must visit civil hospitals in their area…
Individuals must visit civil hospitals in their area to register for the PM SUMAN Yojana, fulfilling the eligibility criteria and submitting the required documents.
Civil hospitals across all districts follow the Health…
Civil hospitals across all districts follow the Health Ministry's mandated rules; where discrepancies arise, individuals can log a complaint on the SUMAN website, submitting the relevant identity documents. Grievance Redressal Grievances can be registered through: The 104 toll-free helpline The SUMAN web portal Facility-level
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.