Nanhi Pari Programme Flashcards
Why in News?
Recently, the ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme was launched
by the Northwest Delhi district administration.
what is the aim of the scheme?
provides a one-stop
solution to parents of girl children, eliminating their need to visit
various offices to obtain documents.
how does it fulfill it’s aim?
The programme aims to complete essential services
such as provision of a birth certificate, Aadhaar
card registration, and opening a bank account
for girls delivered in government hospitals in the
district before mother and baby are discharged.
It aims to get registration for schemes for girl
children and mothers such as the Sukanya
Samriddhi Account scheme, the Ladli scheme,
and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana done
at the hospital itself.
Apart from ensuring that schemes reach target
beneficiaries and protecting the interests of girl
children, the programme also aims to promote
Institutional Deliveries.
What is Institutional Delivery?
It means giving birth to a child in a medical institution
under the overall supervision of trained and
competent health personnel.
It also signifies an availability of amenities to handle
the situation and save the life of the mother and
child.
