Telangana KCR Kit Scheme

Introduction

• KCR Kit Scheme is the flagship scheme of the Government of Telangana.
• It was launched on 2nd of June 2017 and became effective from 4th of June 2017.
• The main objective of the scheme is :-
  • To provide quality health care facilities during the pregnancy period and post-delivery.
  • Encouraging the child birth in public or government institutions.
  • Providing complete immunisation to the new born.
  • Reducing Maternal Mortality Rate and Infant Mortality Rate.
• The scheme covers all pregnant women who receive health services during the prenatal and postpartum period through public/government health institutions in Telangana.
• Rs. 12,000/- monetary assistance will be given to women beneficiary if the child born is a boy.
• Whereas, Rs. 13,000/- monetary assistance will be given to women beneficiary if the child born is a girl.
• This financial assistance will be given in five instalments.
• This financial assistance is given for the care of mother and child.
• Apart from this financial assistance, KCR Kit will also provided by the Telangana Government which will contain 16 items for the use of mother and child.
• The cost of this kit is around Rs. 15,000/-.
• The content of this kit will be sufficient for 3 months of use.
• Now Congress Party's New Government in Telangana changed the name of KCR Kit Scheme.
• KCR Kit Scheme is now to be called as MCH Kit Scheme.
• Only the Women Beneficiary of Telangana are eligible to take advantage of this scheme.
• Benefits of Telangana KCR Kit Scheme will be given only when the women beneficiary gave birth to her child in a Public/ Government Hospital.

Benefits of Scheme

• Government of Telangana will provide the following benefits to women beneficiary under KCR Kit Scheme :-
  • Financial Assistance of Rs. 12,000/- on the birth of boy child.
  • Financial Assistance of Rs. 13,000/- on the birth of girl child.
  • KCR Kit containing 16 necessary items for mother and child.

Amount Distribution Flow of KCR Kit Scheme

• Rs. 3,000/- will be credited to the beneficiary's account after completing 2 ANC checkups within 5.5 months from the date of LMP.
• Rs. 4,000/- will be credited to the beneficiary's account after delivery if the child born is a boy.
• Rs. 5,000/- will be credited to the beneficiary's account after delivery if the child born is a girl.
• Rs. 2,000/- will be credited to the beneficiary's account after the first immunisation (within 3 months of delivery).
• Rs. 3,000/- will be credited to the beneficiary's account after the second immunisation (within 9 months after the delivery).
• A total of 12,000/- will be given by the government on the birth of a boy and Rs. 13,000/- on the birth of a girl.

Items List of KCR Kit

• KCR Kit contains the below mentioned daily need items :-
  • Soaps Useful for Mother and Child.
  • Mosquito Net.
  • Baby Oil.
  • Baby Bed.
  • Dresses.
  • Saree for Mother.
  • Towels.
  • Hand Bag.
  • Napkins.
  • Powder.
  • Shampoo.
  • Diapers.
  • Toys for Kid.

Eligibility Criteria

• Following Eligibility Conditions is required to be fulfilled at the time of applying for KCR Kit Scheme of Telangana Government :-
  • Women Beneficiary should be a resident of Telangana.
  • Women Beneficiary must have Aadhar Card of Telangana.
  • Women Beneficiary can avail the benefit of KCR Kit for a maximum of 2 deliveries.
  • Birth of Child should be in Government Hospital.

Ineligibility Conditions

• If Women fall under any of the below mentioned category then she is not eligible to avail the benefit of Telangana KCR Kit Scheme :-
  • If the beneficiary has more than two surviving children.
  • If the beneficiary has taken treatment from non-government hospitals. (e.g. : private hospital)
  • If the beneficiary Aadhar Card is not from Telangana State.

Documents Required

• The following documents is required at the time of applying to avail the benefit of Telangana KCR Kit Scheme :-
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Bank Account Details.

How to Apply

• Beneficiary can register themselves under KCR Kit Scheme at their nearest Public Health Center (PHC Center) or any government hospital or by providing their details to ASHA Workers.
• The registration process is done by the Data Entry Operator or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM).
• The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife will collect the following details from the pregnant women :-
  • Aadhaar Card Number.
  • Name.
  • Age.
  • Address.
  • Phone Number.
  • LMP Date.
  • Registration Date.
  • Bank Account Details.
• After registration the KCR Kit Scheme Application will go to the Medical Officer for approval.
• After the approval of the Medical Officer, the application goes to the Deputy District Health and Medical Officer for approval.
• After the approval of the Deputy District Health and Medical Officer,l the application goes for the approval of Finance Department.
• The financial assistance will be transferred to the beneficiary's account after getting all the approvals.

Feature of the Scheme

• KCR Kit welfare program is administered by the Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Telangana.
• This scheme named after the Chief Minister of Telangana, Sh. Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao.
• This scheme is specially for pregnant women.
• The main aim of this scheme is to provide proper care and treatment during and after pregnancy.
• Therefore, along with the financial help, a KCR Kit is also being given by the government, which contains all the necessities of mother and child up to 3 months.
• The KCR Kit contains 16 essential items like :- Baby Oil, Soaps useful for mother and child, Mosquito Net, Dresses, Handbag, Toys for child, Diapers,Powder, Shampoo, Saree,Towel, Napkins and Baby Beds.
• The cost of this kit is around Rs. 15,000/-.
• Pregnant women can take advantage of this scheme only for 2 deliveries.
• To take advantage of this scheme, pregnant women will have to register herself at the nearest Public Health Centre.
• She will get support at every stage of pregnancy after registration.
• The health status of pregnant women before and after pregnancy will be tracked and monitored through ASHA Workers.
• There is also a pick and drop facility for pregnant women to go to the nearest Public Health Centre.
• Under this scheme, Aadhaar Card and Birth Certificate of new born baby will also be made.
• The financial assistance will be given through Direct Benefit Transfer in which the amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's account.

District Level Contact Details

• The District Level Contact Details of Program Officer-Mental and Child Health (MCH) is given below :-

  District	PO MCH Contact No.
  Adilabad	9492502862
  Bhadradri Kothagudem	9160664537
  Hyderabad	9963010243
  Jagtial	9866239255
  Jangaon	7680923429
  Jayashankar Bhupalpalli	9985810455
  Jogulamba Gadwal	9440914257
  Kamareddy	9908174871
  Karimnagar	9849087746
  Khammam	9948707454
  Khumaram Bheem (Asifabad)	9492134744
  Mahabubabad	9652759857
  Mahabubnagar	9963292495
  Mancherial	7989521850
  Medak	9392334292
  Medchal-Malkajigiri	9848250147
  Nagarkurnool	9848959988
  Nalgonda	9908290220
  Nirmal	9441506545
  Nizamabad	9440149492
  Peddapalli	8332000225
  Rajanna Sircilla	7097557119
  Rangareddy	9573811956
  Sangareddy	9989961750
  Siddipet	7702943032
  Suryapet	9985351499
  Vikarabad	9848577030
  Wanaparthy	9059563318
  Warangal Rural	9494787185
  Warangal Urban	9849014737
  Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	9849696513

Important Links

• Telangana KCR Kit Scheme Official Website.
• Telangana KCR Kit Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Details

• Telangana KCR Kit Scheme Helpdesk Email :- kcrkitts@gmail.com.
• District wise Program Officer Contact Number.