Chhattisgarh tops February national ranking under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

In February, Chhattisgarh emerged as the leading state in the national rankings for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a program aimed at enhancing maternal health and nutrition. The state achieved an impressive enrollment rate of 93.37%, alongside an approval rate of 83.87% for the benefits under the scheme. Furthermore, Chhattisgarh demonstrated efficiency in addressing grievances, with a timely redressal rate of 93.95%. This performance highlights the state's commitment to improving the welfare of mothers and infants through effective implementation of the PMMVY. The program, introduced by the Indian government, provides financial support to pregnant and lactating women to promote proper health and nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum periods. Chhattisgarh's success serves as a model for other states striving to enhance maternal and child health outcomes. The government aims to build on this momentum to further strengthen the health infrastructure and ensure better service delivery in the coming months.