This programme was first implemented in the Tamnar region of Chhattisgarh and Jereldaburu region of Jharkhand with aim to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal mortality rate (MMR) by means of educating the entire local population regarding the services related to Ante Natal Care (ANC) and Post Natal Care (PNC). In addition, this programme encompasses in raising awareness on the related issues like family planning and the use of contraceptives for achieving population stabilization, increasing institutional delivery, safe motherhood, early childcare intervention, combating malnutrition, adolescent health care, sanitation awareness. The programme commenced in 2010 with 30 village-based women called ‘Swasthaya Sanginis’ and has now expanded to 61 villages in due collaboration with the government departments like ICDS, Health Department and likeminded NGO’s.
The project is now implemented in three States; Tamnar & Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, Jeraldaburu in Jharkhand and Tensa in Odisha covering a total 61 villages. The target beneficiaries of programme are pregnant women, children from 0 to 14 years, nursing mothers, eligible couples & adolescent girls.
Till date above 750 Immunization camps held benefiting more than 2,60,000 women and children.
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