Why Tamil Nadu is a Better Choice for Pregnant Women Compared to North India

https://preview.redd.it/jrbt6x8l6ole1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=db2161f1cc5c44e91607d96492a77e54305d0900 Under the BJP’s Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), pregnant women receive a meager ₹5,000 for the first child, which is far below the ₹6,000 mandated by the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Even this amount is often denied due to bureaucratic hurdles and software glitches. In contrast, Tamil Nadu offers a generous ₹18,000 per child, with promises to increase it to ₹24,000. This substantial support ensures that pregnant women can afford better nutrition and healthcare. The time has come to admit that the PMMVY is a flop show. The central government seems to be more concerned with saving money than with helping pregnant women. As a result, it has ruined a programme that could have proved very useful and popular.