RCH-NAVSANJIVANI SCHEME

NAVSANJIVANI SCHEME
Preamble:
To bring about co-ordinated efforts and effectiveness in the implementation of various schemes, which were implemented in tribal areas, the government aggregated all such schemes and started Navsanjivani Yojana as per G.R. dated 25/6/1995. Health related activities in this scheme include filling up of vacant posts, keeping vehicles in good condition, provision of medicine & equipments in adequate quantities, pre-monsoon surveillance of tribal villages & padas and implementation of preventive & curative services, monitoring of water chlorination activity, health check-up of Anganwadi children by Medical Officers.

Aims & Objectives:
Improve the health of population in Tribal areas by providing them health services, clean water, by providing food supply, giving proper treatment to malnourished children and ultimately giving productive and long life to tribal population and to reduce maternal and Neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Various schemes under Navsanjivani Yojana :

a. Matrutva Anudan Yojana:
This scheme is being implemented in 16 Tribal districts. A pregnant women is paid Rs. 400 /- in cash for visiting health center for antenatal check up along with medicines worth Rs. 400/- to ensure a better health. This Scheme is applicable to tribal women having current pregnancy and two living issues.

b. Mobile Medical Squad :
Total 280 Mobile Medical squads have been constituted with one Medical Officer with a vehicle and Para-Medical staff to visit designated villages and hamlet to identify malnourished and sick children and provide medical health and if required to refer them to the nearest health center. Since year 2016-17 Medical Officers are being provided Rs. 18000/- per month through RCH PIP (NHM) funds and additon TSP Fund to Rs. 22000/- honorarium. Total Rs.40000/- honorarium.

c. Dai Meetings:
In tribal & remote area deliveries are conducted by Dais in some villages. Dai meetings are conducted at PHC level to improve the knowledge level of Dais for 100% registration of deliveries & new born children, and also to identify high risk mothers & new born children.

d. Pre Monsoon & Post Mansoon Activities :
Accessibility in tribal area is a problem in monsoon season due to geographical situation of area & limited transport facilities. Hence it is planned to conduct Health check up, immunization/ nutritional assessment of all children in said area. In the month of May & June, various Mobile Medical Squads are deputed in hilly areas to facilitate uninterrupted treatment, vaccination, referral, etc.

Beneficiary:

Citizens

Benefits:

As above