Pune Municipal Corporation Introduces Free Post-Delivery Diet Plan for New Mothers

Pune, 17th January 2024: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched a new initiative under the Janani Shishu Yojana, a central government program, to provide expectant mothers with free food for seven days after delivery. This service is currently available in eight major hospitals and maternity homes across the PMC.

PMC’s Assistant Medical Officer, Dr. Vaishali Jadhav, announced the commencement of the initiative, marking the beginning of its implementation. In the first phase, the free food service will be offered in the following eight hospitals:

1. Kamala Nehru Hospital, Mangalwar Peth
2. Matoshree Ramabai Ambedkar Maternity Hospital, Sane Guruji Nagar
3. Dr. Dalvi Hospital, Shivajinagar
4. Sonawane Maternity Hospital, Bhavani Peth
5. Bharat Ratna Late Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Yerwada
6. Savitribai Phule Maternity Hospital, Guruwar Peth
7. Late Malti Kachi Maternity Home, Shukrawar Peth
8. Rajmata Jijau Nursing Home, Parvati

Components of Janani-Shishu Suraksha Karyakram:

1. Free Food: Expectant mothers will be provided with a carefully curated diet plan for seven days post-delivery. The diet will consist of two servings of tea, one breakfast, and two servings of lunch. For mothers undergoing normal delivery, the provision is for three days, and for those with cesarean deliveries, the service extends to seven days.

2. Ambulance Services: In addition to the diet plan, PMC will arrange for ambulance services to transport new mothers safely to their homes after delivery.

3. Medicines: PMC continues to cover the cost of medicines and necessary tests for the well-being of both mothers and newborns.

4. Various Check-ups: Regular check-ups will be conducted to ensure the health and recovery of the mothers post-delivery.

PMC has allocated a budget of Rs 1 crore 11 lakh for the food provision under the diet plan, signalling a significant commitment to the health and well-being of new mothers in the region.