Maharashtra initiative helps pregnant women, lactating mothers during pandemic
The Hindu
Helpline provides overall information regarding nutrition and child care
A helpline from the State government’s Women and Child Development Department has helped lakhs of beneficiaries through WhatsApp chatbots, counselling, broadcast calls and SMS in the pandemic. “During the pandemic period, my department has worked on this digital platform of Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha. Through this we are in constant and direct contact with the pregnant women, lactating mothers and parents of 0-6 years age children,” said Department’s Minister Yashomati Thakur. Through this helpline 8080809063, overall information regarding nutrition and child care can be obtained. Till today 15,76,259 phone calls have been made and 4,58,994 post call SMS have been sent through. Similarly, through WhatsApp chatbot 10,12,407 beneficiaries have registered themselves and engaging with audio-video content.
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