# Maternal & child health [](https://schemesandentitlements.org/public/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/7H4maternal.jpg) Following schemes are sanctioned for welfare of mother and child health.
Scheme Name | Weblink for more information | Purpose of scheme | State/Central | |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | [Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)](https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmmvy "Click here for more details") | To meet the daily requirement of nourishment of pregnant women | Central | Pregnant women |
Karnataka Mathru poorna - One Full Meal Scheme (Maternal Nutrition) | [Mathrupoorna - One Full Meal Scheme (Maternal Nutrition)](https://dwcd.karnataka.gov.in/info-2/INTEGRATED+CHILD+DEVELOPMENT+SERVICES+SCHEME/en "Click here for more details") | To improve the nutrient intake of pregnant women through spot feeding by providing One Full Meal in order to reduce the incidence of low birth babies and undernutrition among women & children. | State | Pregnant women |
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram | [Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram](https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/jssk "Click here for more details") | Access government health facilities for their delivery is granted for absolutely free and no-cost deliveries, including caesarean sections. Essential care for both the mother and her newborn is provided within 48 hours. | Central | Pregnant women |
Janani Suraksha Yojana | [Janani Suraksha Yojana](https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=3&lid=309&sublinkid=841 "Click here for more details") | To reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. | Central | Pregnant women |
Thayi Bhagya | [Thayi Bhagya](https://govtschemes.in/karnataka-thayi-bhagya-scheme#gsc.tab=0 "Click here for more details") | To provide basic treatment free of cost to pregnant women. | State | Pregnant women |