Uttarakhand to Pay Rs 300 a Day to Attendants at Birth Waiting Homes
Uttarakhand will pay attendants of pregnant women staying at birth waiting homes Rs 300 per day, under a new policy.
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Current Summary
Uttarakhand will pay Rs 300 a day to attendants of pregnant women staying at birth waiting homes, according to a New Indian Express report published August 2. The eligibility criteria, funding source, implementation timeline, and the number of birth waiting homes covered have not been detailed. Confirmation from the state health department would clarify the full picture.
What We Know
- Uttarakhand will pay Rs 300 a day to attendants of pregnant women at birth waiting homes, per a single report published August 2.
What Is Still Unclear
- Eligibility criteria for the payment
- When the scheme takes effect
- Which birth waiting homes are covered
- The funding source and budget allocated
What Changed
- 2 Aug, 02:31 pmSignal detected: Uttarakhand to Pay Rs 300 a Day to Attendants at Birth Waiting Homes
Background
Birth waiting homes are typically used in Uttarakhand's hill districts to allow pregnant women from remote areas to stay near health facilities ahead of delivery.