About this health scheme
The scheme aims to provide assured, dignified, and completely free healthcare services to all pregnant women, mothers, and newborns at public health facilities.
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana (SUMAN) is a maternity benefit initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The scheme aims to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions to pregnant women and newborns. Under this scheme, ensuring assured, dignified, respectful, and quality healthcare services at zero cost for all pregnant women, mothers, and newborns visiting public health facilities.
Objectives of the SUMAN scheme:
- To achieve zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
- To ensure assured, free, and quality healthcare services for every pregnant woman and newborn.
- To provide dignified and respectful care, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- To enforce zero tolerance for denial of services at public health facilities.
- To ensure comprehensive maternal and newborn care, including antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana (SUMAN) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare |
| Department | Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | suman.mohfw.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | No lower limit to 6 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 0 to 6 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under SUMAN, beneficiaries are entitled to the following free and cashless services at designated public health facilities:
Maternal Health Services
- Minimum 4 Antenatal Care (ANC) check-ups, including one in the first trimester
- At least one check-up under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
- Free and cashless normal delivery and Caesarean section (C-section)
- Management of pregnancy-related complications
Newborn & Infant Care
- Free care for sick newborns and infants
- Zero-dose vaccinations (as per the government schedule)
- 6 Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) visits
- Early initiation and support for breastfeeding
Transport & Logistics
- Free transport from home to the health facility
- Inter-facility referral transport
- Drop-back facility after discharge
Other Entitlements
- Free drugs, diagnostics, and blood services
- Postnatal care and counseling, including family planning
- Respectful maternity care, ensuring dignity, privacy, and choice
- Zero out-of-pocket expenditure for all entitled services
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a pregnant woman.
- The applicant must be a mother (post-delivery) seeking services at a public health facility.
- Newborns aged 0 to 6 months old will be able to avail the benefits of this scheme.
- After delivery, lactating mothers up to 6 months from delivery are also eligible for this scheme.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Individuals have to visit civil hospitals in their respective areas to register themselves for the PM SUMAN Yojana. Ideally, they have to fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the mentioned documents to register for the scheme.
- The civil hospitals of all the districts abide by the rules mandated by the Health Ministry. However, if there are some discrepancies, individuals can log in to the SUMAN website and file a complaint. Individuals have to submit certain documents to prove their identity.
Grievance Redressal
Access to grievance registration through:
104 toll-free helpline
SUMAN web portal
Facility-level helpdesks
Time-bound resolution (within 21 days)
Important dates
| Launch / start | 10 Oct 2019 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Who are the beneficiaries under SUMAN?
All pregnant women, mothers, and newborns visiting public health facilities are eligible for services under SUMAN.
What services are provided free of cost under SUMAN?
Services include:
- Antenatal care (ANC) checkups
- Institutional delivery (including C-section)
- Postnatal care (PNC)
- Free drugs, diagnostics, and blood
- Free transport (home to hospital and drop-back)
- Newborn care and immunization
What is meant by “zero tolerance for denial of services”?
It means no eligible beneficiary can be denied healthcare services at public health facilities under any circumstances.
What are SUMAN compliant facilities?
These are public health facilities that meet quality standards (NQAS/IPHS) and provide assured maternal and newborn services as per SUMAN guidelines.
What are the different service packages under SUMAN?
There are three levels:
Basic Package – Primary level care
BEmONC – Basic Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care
CEmONC – Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care
What is the SUMAN Service Guarantee Charter?
It is a commitment ensuring free, respectful, and quality healthcare services for every mother and newborn at SUMAN facilities.
How can beneficiaries register grievances under SUMAN?
Grievances can be registered through:
104 toll-free helpline
SUMAN web portal
Help desks at facilities
What role do SUMAN volunteers play?
Volunteers act as a bridge between the community and health system, helping beneficiaries access services, spreading awareness, and supporting emergency referrals.
What is the role of community institutions under SUMAN?
Institutions like PRIs, SHGs, NGOs, and VHSNCs help in awareness, monitoring services, and ensuring accountability.
What is the incentive for reporting maternal deaths?
An incentive of Rs. 1000 is provided to the first person who reports a maternal death through the 104 helpline (after verification).
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines nhm.gov.in (PDF)
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