The scheme was launched on 2nd October 2019.

Upon the birth of a child, the family receives 50 kg of wheat or rice and cooking utensils from the Panchayat.

In the event of a family member's death, the family receives 1 quintal (100 kg) of wheat or rice.

Yes, the food grain is provided to the beneficiaries free of cost.

To be eligible, the beneficiary must be a native of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, reside in a rural area, and have no family member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post. They must reside in one of the 20 identified tribal districts.

The scheme covers Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur districts.

No, the scheme is applicable only for rural areas.

No, families with a member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post are not eligible.

Yes, benefits under the scheme are provided for the birth of the first or second child of the couple.

Eligible applicants should contact the Gram Panchayat Secretary to avail benefits under this scheme.

The birth or death should be registered on the SPR Portal (http://spr.samagra.gov.in/) through the Gram Panchayat Secretary.

The Gram Panchayat Secretary selects the beneficiaries at the time of registration of birth or death on the SPR Portal.