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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Swabhimaan Scheme

The Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli has successfully launched the “Swabhimaan Scheme” scheme to tackle the problems of Malnutrition, Anemia, and other relevant issues.

Authority

State

Region

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, the beneficiaries are provided a monthly quota of supplementary nutrition to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls on a fixed day of every month as a take-home ration. | - The items provided in the supplementary nutrition kits are procured from the market through an open and transparent process. Wheat and rice are availed from the normal quota of the Food Corporation of India. | - Each item is neatly packed after quality inspection. All the items are then packed in an easy-to-carry jute bag for each beneficiary. | - Monthly supplementary nutrition provided to a beneficiary every month is as under: | ItemQuantityWheat2KgRice2KgPeanuts1KgJaggery250 gmsTur Dal250 gmsRoasted Peanuts250 gmsMoong Dal250 gmsMoong500 gmsOil (Fortified with Vitamin A&D)250 mlSalt (Double Fortified)1KgNote 1: The bag has monthly entitlement of supplementary nutrition printed on it. | Note 2: Swabhiman scheme has been synchronized with the Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND). On that day, along with other benefits and awareness sessions, the bag full of supplementary nutrition is handed over to the beneficiaries in the presence of elected representatives and village people to ensure transparency.

Who can apply

All the Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers, and Adolescent Girls (Adolescent Category in the age group of 11-14 years) of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the “Swabhimaan Scheme” scheme?

The Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli has successfully launched the "Swabhimaan Scheme" scheme to tackle the problems of Malnutrition, Anemia, and other relevant issues. Under the scheme, the beneficiary is provided a monthly quota of supplementary nutrition to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls on a fixed day of every month as a take-home ration.

When was this scheme launched?

The Hon'ble Prime Minister launched the scheme in Daman on 25th February 2018 and Hon'ble Home Minister in Dadra and Nagar Haveli on 20th April 2018.

Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?

All the Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers, and Adolescent Girls (Adolescent Category in the age group of 11-14 years) of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme.

Is this scheme only for a resident of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli?

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under the scheme, the beneficiaries are provided a monthly quota of supplementary nutrition to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls on a fixed day of every month as a take-home ration.

How much ration does the beneficiary get under this scheme?

Under this scheme, a take-home ration of 7.5 kg of nutritious is given to the eligible beneficiary.

Are all women eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?

No, the scheme is only for Pregnant/Lactating Women & Adolescent Girls.

Who are Adolescent Girls?

The girls in the age group of 11-14 years are considered as Adolescent categories under the scheme.

Who are excluded under the scheme?

Women other than Pregnant/Lactating Women & Adolescent Girls will not be eligible under the scheme.

Will the beneficiary get supplementary nutrition every month?

Yes, monthly supplementary nutrition will be provided to a beneficiary every month.

How can a beneficiary enroll under the scheme?

To enroll under the scheme, the beneficiaries need to visit the nearest Anganwadis Centre or contact the office of the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.