Bal Sakha Yojana
✓ Information verified — April 2026Bal Sakha Yojana is a Gujarat government scheme that provides free neonatal (newborn) care to babies born to BPL (Below Poverty Line) mothers. The scheme partners with pediatricians and neonatal care centers across Gujarat to ensure newborns receive quality medical attention during their first critical weeks of life. This scheme operates under the National Health Mission framework to reduce infant mortality and improve child health outcomes in the state.
What You Get
- Free neonatal care for newborns born to BPL mothers
- Access to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level 2 services at no cost
- Medical care from partner pediatricians and healthcare facilities
- Coverage for newborn health complications and treatment during neonatal period
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–1 years
- Residence: Gujarat residents only
- Mother must have Below Poverty Line (BPL) status
- Child must be born in participating hospitals/facilities in Gujarat
- Scheme covers approximately 300,000 eligible births annually in the state
- Apply at the time of birth or shortly after at registered healthcare centers
Documents Needed
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- 1. BPL Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Birth Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Gujarat
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–1 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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