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Child welfare and nutrition schemes in Rajasthan

Cash support for children in difficult circumstances, and nutrition for mothers and young children.

⏱ 5 min read✓ Facts checked 23 October 2026

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At a glance

  1. Palanhar began for orphans of Scheduled Castes and was widened to orphans of all castes and to children of widows, jailed parents and other vulnerable families.
  2. ICDS dates from 2 October 1975; 63,206 Anganwadi centres are approved in 363 projects.
  3. The state tops up the Union's Matru Vandana: Rs 1,500 more at the first child from 1 April 2024, and Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 6,500 for a disabled mother at the first child from 1 September 2024.

Palanhar Yojana and related schemes

SchemeBenefit2025-26 (up to December)
Palanhar Yojana (Social Justice and Empowerment Department)Orphans: Rs 1,500 a month at age 0 to 6 and Rs 2,500 at 6 to 18 if enrolled in school. Other eligible children (of incarcerated parents, widows, remarried widows, parents affected by leprosy or HIV/AIDS, specially abled parents, others): Rs 750 at 0 to 6 and Rs 1,500 at 6 to 18. Rs 2,000 a year for clothing and essentials (not for children of widow or remarried-widow Palanhars). The Palanhar family's income must not exceed Rs 1.20 lakh a year, and the Palanhar must be a native of Rajasthan or have lived in the state for at least three years.6.09 lakh children; Rs 760 crore. Budget 2026-27: Rs 1,200.00 crore from State fund
Mukhya Mantri Hunar Vikas YojanaFinancial support to Palanhar beneficiaries for vocational, technical training or higher education36 children; Rs 15 lakh
Chief Minister Corona Sahayata Yojana (in the whole state since 25 June 2021)Orphaned children: Rs 1 lakh at once, Rs 2,500 a month up to age 18 and Rs 2,000 a year, then Rs 5 lakh at 18; free education to class 12 in government schools and hostels; priority under Yuva Sambal. Widows: Rs 1 lakh at once, Rs 1,500 a month, Rs 1,000 a month for each child up to 18 and Rs 2,000 a year.23,663 children and widows; Rs 15 crore

Anganwadi, mothers and nutrition

SchemeDetails2025-26 (up to December)
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), launched 2 October 1975363 child development projects (22 urban, 41 tribal, 300 rural); 63,206 Anganwadi centres approved, 63,064 functioning; 61,706 workers and 55,441 helpers. Services: supplementary nutrition, pre-school education (age 3 to 6), nutrition and health education, immunisation, health check-up, referral.Rs 1,064.85 crore of Rs 1,500 crore; supplementary nutrition to 27.64 lakh children, 2.89 lakh pregnant and 2.84 lakh lactating women; pre-school to 11.73 lakh children
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Government of India)Rs 5,000 in two instalments for the first child; Rs 6,000 lump sum for a second child only if it is a girl. State adds Rs 1,500 at the first child from 1 April 2024; for disabled pregnant women at the first child Rs 6,500 raised to Rs 10,000 from 1 September 2024.Rs 169.17 crore of Rs 321 crore; 3.15 lakh registered of 3.26 lakh targeted
Mukhya Mantri Matratva Poshan YojanaRs 6,000 on the birth of the second child, in three instalments to the bank account; for pregnant and lactating women and children up to age 3; run through ICDS of the Women and Child Development Department. Earlier Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana: from 19 November 2020 in five tribal districts (Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur, Baran), extended to all districts from 2022-23; instalments of Rs 1,000, Rs 1,000 and Rs 4,000. Budget 2026-27: Rs 110.00 crore (under the old name).First instalment 21,932, second 23,569, third 18,688 beneficiaries; Rs 40.38 crore
Mukhyamantri Amrit Aahar (Anganwadi milk)From 14 December 2024 in all Anganwadi centres for children aged 3 to 6: 100 ml of sweet warm milk a day, five days a week, from skimmed milk powder of the Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation; wholly from the State Plan11.50 lakh children; Rs 57.83 crore of Rs 122 crore
Nand Ghar SchemePublic participation in ICDS: an MoU with the Anil Agarwal Foundation to build or renovate Anganwadi centres6,874 centres completed up to December 2025

Child protection

  • Mission Vatsalya: for orphans and children in difficult circumstances; a centrally sponsored scheme shared 60:40 by the Centre and the state. 40 government and 79 non-government child care institutions look after 3,268 children; 40 specialised adoption agencies made 151 adoptions; Rs 50.41 crore in 2025-26, up to December.
  • Child Helpline 1098: 24x7, in 33 districts and at 5 railway stations; Rs 7.78 crore in 2025-26, up to December.
  • School meals (PM POSHAN and Pannadhay Bal Gopal Yojana) are school schemes: see the education and health page.

Remember: often mixed up

  • Matru Vandana or Matratva PoshanMatru Vandana is a Union scheme, Rs 5,000 for the first child and Rs 6,000 for a second girl · Matratva Poshan is the state scheme, Rs 6,000 at the second child.
  • Palanhar or Corona SahayataPalanhar is a standing scheme for several groups of children · Corona Sahayata was for those orphaned or widowed by COVID-19, with a Rs 5 lakh payment at 18.
  • Amrit Aahar or Bal GopalAmrit Aahar is milk at Anganwadi centres for ages 3 to 6 · Bal Gopal is milk in schools.

Test yourself: asked in exams

Protection Officer 2022 · Q54

Which of the following is not true regarding eligibility for Palanhar Yojana of Rajasthan ?

  1. (1)Children of remarried widow are eligible under certain conditions.
  2. (2)The eligible child should not be more than 18 years of age.
  3. (3)Palanhar and children should be staying in Rajasthan for two years from date of application.
  4. (4)The annual income of Palanhar family should not be more than 1.20 lakhs.
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✓ (3) Palanhar and children should be staying in Rajasthan for two years from date of application.

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CET Senior Secondary Level 2024 · Q125

Chief Minister Corona Sahayata Yojana is operated in the entire Rajasthan since ______.

  1. (1)March 2021
  2. (2)April 2021
  3. (3)May 2021
  4. (4)June 2021
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✓ (4) June 2021

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Protection Officer 2022 · Q57

Which of the following statement is not true about Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana ?

  1. (1)It is applicable to women becoming pregnant for second time.
  2. (2)Under this Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara and Udaipur districts have been included.
  3. (3)Under this scheme, ₹ 5,000 will be directly transferred to beneficiaries in 5 phases.
  4. (4)Scheme is being implemented in collaboration of ICDS under Women and Child Development Department.
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✓ (3) Under this scheme, ₹ 5,000 will be directly transferred to beneficiaries in 5 phases.

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