Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme

Introduction

• Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme is the flagship scheme of Karnataka Government for the welfare of women.
• It was started in the year 2009.
• Department of Women and Child Development of Karnataka is the nodal department of this scheme.
• The meaning of the name of this scheme is :-
  • Thayi Means :- Mother.
  • Bhagya Means :- Future.
• This scheme is basically targets the Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers of Karnataka State.
• The main objective behind launching this scheme is to basic treatment free of cost to pregnant women.
• Under Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme, Government of Karnataka will provide free of cost and cashless pre and post delivery services.
• Beneficiary can avail cashless treatment services in any government or empaneled private medical hospital.
• In Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme only women belongs to BPL, Schedule Caste and Schedule Category are eligible.
• Pregnant Women and Lactating Mother can avail the following benefit under Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme :-
  • Free of Cost Delivery in Private or Government Hospital.
  • Cashless Treatment during Pre and Post Pregnancy Period.
  • Free Transportation Facility.
  • Free of Cost Checkups and Medicines.
• This scheme will help the poor and needy women to avail the best health care at their pregnancy time.
• Free of Cost Delivery and Treatment Services only available at empaneled private hospital.
• Beneficiaries is not required to pay any charges from admission to discharge.
• Benefits will only given to first two deliveries.
• Government will pay Rs. 3,000/- per delivery to private hospital and Rs. 1,500/- per delivery to Government Hospital for treatment.
• Cesarean, Complicated, Normal, Forceps Deliveries are covered under Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme.
• Eligible Women can apply for this scheme through their ASHA Worker or Junior Female Health Assistant of her area.

Benefits

• Government of Karnataka will provide the below mentioned benefit to women beneficiaries under Thayi Bhagya Scheme :-
  • Free of Cost Delivery in Empanelled Private and Government Hospitals.
  • Free Cashless Treatment during Pre and Post Pregnancy Period.
  • Free Transportation Facility for Pregnant Women.
  • Free of Cost Checkups and Medicines.

Eligibility

• Women Beneficiary should be a Resident of Karnataka.
• Only Following Women are Eligible for Thayi Bhagya Scheme :-
  • Pregnant Women or Lactating Mother.
  • Women belongs to BPL Category.
  • Women belongs to Schedule Caste/ Tribe Category.

Document Required

• Documents that are needed at the time of registration of Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme are as follows :-
  • Residence Proof of Karnataka.
  • BPL Card or Ration Card.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • ANC Registration Number.
  • Mobile Number.

How to Apply

• The only way to apply for Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme is through ASHA Worker or Junior Female Health Officer.
• Eligible Beneficiary can meet the ASHA Worker or Junior Female Health Officer of her area to register herself.
• ASHA Worker can fill the Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme Application Form on behalf of beneficiary.
• ASHA Worker or Junior Family Health Officer will registered the pregnant women and issue the ANC Card to her.
• Pregnant Women can avail the benefits by showing her ANC card in the empanelled private or government hospital.

Important Links

• Karnataka Department of Women and Child Development Portal.
• Karnataka Thayi Bhagya Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Details

• Department of Women and Child Welfare Helpline Number :- 080-22353833.
• Department of Women and Child Welfare Helpdesk Email :-
  • prs-hfw@karnataka.gov.in.
  • adww.dwcd@gmail.com.
  • dwcd@kar.nic.in.
• Department of Women and Child Development, Karnataka,
  5th Floor, Near-M S Building,
  Near-S J R Collage Bus Stop, Ambedkar Veedhi,
  Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001.