Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan 2026

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan or SUMAN Yojana is an important initiative that is focused on improving maternal healthcare services across the country. The main motive of this yojana is to provide timely medical care access to pregnant women, mainly during critical stages of pregnancy and childbirth. 

What is Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan?

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan is a government programme that has been introduced for pregnant women. Trained doctors and nurses at government hospitals provide regular check-ups and proper care to keep the mother and baby healthy. 

Under this scheme, pregnant women, mothers, and sick newborns can get free treatment up to six months after delivery. All services are provided free of cost, and the main aim of this scheme is to provide good care to pregnant women and newborn babies at government hospitals. 

Objectives and Benefits of Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Scheme

The key benefits of the PM SUMAN Yojana are as follows: 

  1. The scheme provides free check-ups and treatment during and after pregnancy. 
  1. Pregnant women can get free normal delivery or C-section at government hospitals. 
  1. It follows a zero-tolerance policy, which means that no services can be denied to pregnant women or children. 
  1. Women receive free transport from home to the hospital and back after discharge. 
  1. It ensures respectful care, privacy, and support for breastfeeding. 
  1. Free treatment, care for sick newborns, and vaccinations are also provided. 

Eligibility Criteria 

The following people can avail the benefits of the SUMAN Yojana: 

  1. Newborn babies from birth to six months of age are covered under this scheme. 
  1. Pregnant women from all sections of society, including APL and BPL families. 
  1. Breastfeeding mothers can get benefits up to six months after delivery. 

Documents Required 

In order to get benefits under the SUMAN Yojana, the given below documents are required: 

  1. Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID card, or driving licence 
  1. Address Proof: Aadhaar card, passport, utility bill, telephone bill, or property tax bill 
  1. Pregnancy Details: Information from the concerned hospital 

How to Apply for SUMAN Yojana Offline 

If you fulfil the eligibility criteria, then you can register for the PM SUMAN Yojana by following the steps given below:  

  • Visit the nearest civil hospital in your area to register for the PM SUMAN Yojana. 
  • Submit the required documents for verification during registration. 
  • Civil hospitals follow the rules set by the Health Ministry. 
  • If you face any kind of problem, then you can log in to the SUMAN website and file a complaint with proper documents. 

FAQs

  • What is Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN)?

    It is a government scheme that provides free and safe healthcare services to pregnant women and newborns.

  • What documents do I need to apply for the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan scheme?

    In order to apply for the SUMAN yojana, you need to provide Identity proof, Address proof, and pregnancy details from a concerned hospital.

  • When was Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana launched?

    Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana was launched on 10 October 2019 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

  • Where can I get services under SUMAN?

    You can avail these services at government hospitals and public health facilities.

  • Where can I file a complaint if I face any issues under the SUMAN scheme?

    You can file a complaint by logging to the SUMAN website and uploading the relevant documents.

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