The Maharashtra state government has launched the Maharashtra Palna Scheme (Anganwadi Cum Creche) 2025. To offer assistance to working women of Maharashtra state by taking care of their children, the Maharashtra state government has introduced the scheme. Under this initiative, the Maharashtra state government will build daycares across different parts of the state to take care of the children of working women. There are a total of 25 children who can be admitted to a day care at one time and will be supervised by a supervisor and an assistant who will be employed by the state government.
Objective of Maharashtra Palna Scheme
The main objective of launching the scheme is to relieve the burden of taking care of the child among working women. This initiative is aimed at reducing the workload of working women and allowing them to do their work while the state government takes care of their children. Under the first phase of the scheme, a total of 345 Day Care which are called Palna centers, will be set up by the state government. The scheme will offer various facilities for the children who are between the age group of 6 months to 6 years. The centres will take care of all the essential needs of the children’s including breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks.
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Key Details of Maharashtra Palna Scheme
| Details | Information |
| Name of the Scheme | Maharashtra Palna Scheme |
| Launched By | Maharashtra State Government |
| Launch Date | 2025 |
| Announced By | Maharashtra State Chief Minister |
| Purpose | Provide convenience |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of Maharashtra |
| Target Beneficiaries | Female citizens of Maharashtra state |
| Advantage | Day Care Centre for their children |
| Eligibility Criteria | The children must be between the ages of 6 months to 6 years |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | |
| Contact Details | 022 – 26592707 / 155209 |
Eligibility Criteria
- The female citizens must be permanent residents of Maharashtra state.
- The female citizen must be a working woman.
- The children must be between the ages of 6 months to 6 years.
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Benefits
- The scheme will offer relief to working women of Maharashtra state by offering daycare facilities.
- The children will be supervised by the workers of the daycare who are carefully employed by the government.
- The mothers did not have to worry about the food of the children because the centres will also offer breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks.
- Supplementary nutrition and health checkups will also be given to the children at the Palna centre.
Required Documents
- Aadhar card
- Information regarding the children
Important Dates
- The scheme will be implemented in the state on 13th October 2025.
Salient Features
- Food facilities: The children will get a nutritional breakfast, lunch and evening snacks that include egg, milk and banana.
- First phase: Under the first phase of the scheme, the third is will open a total of 345 Palna centres.
- Budget contribution: The contribution of the budget under the scheme will be given in the ratio of 60:40 between the centre and the state government.
- Operational information: The Palna centre will open for 7.5 hours per day for a total of 26 days a month.
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Application Process
- STEP 1: All the citizens who want to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme are requested to visit the official website.
- STEP 2: Once the citizens reach the homepage of the official website, they must locate and click on the option called “apply”.
- STEP 3: The application form will now appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter all the details that are asked for and attach the necessary documents.
- STEP 4: After entering the details, the citizens can click on the option “submit” to complete their process.
Helpline
- Dial: 022 – 26592707 / 155209
FAQs
What is the run time of Palna centres?
The runtime of Palna centres will be 7.5 hours per day for 26 days a month.
What is the requirement to be selected as a supervisor at Palna Centre?
The supervisors must have completed the 12th class Examination to be selected as a supervisor at Palna centre.
How many children can be admitted to one Palna centre at one time?
A total of 25 children can be admitted to a Palna centre at one time.