Andhra Pradesh NTR Baby Kit Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Andhra Pradesh NTR Baby Kit Scheme is a maternal and child healthcare initiative that aims to support newborn care and encourage institutional deliveries across the state. Under this scheme, the Andhra Pradesh Government provides a baby care kit free of cost to eligible mothers who give birth at government hospitals or public healthcare facilities. The kit contains essential supplies to help parents care for their newborns during the early days after birth.

The NTR Baby Kit Scheme aims to improve newborn care by helping mothers access basic baby care supplies after delivery. Earlier, the kit contained 11 items, but the government has announced that it will now contain 14 items. However, the complete list of all 14 items is currently not available. The latest available procurement tender issued by the Andhra Pradesh Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation (APMSIDC) lists 13 categories of items, including baby care products and newborn essentials. The kit is reported to cost around ₹1,400, and eligible mothers receive it free of cost.

The NTR Baby Kit Scheme was first launched by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government in July 2016. In 2019, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government renamed it the Dr. YSR Baby Kit Scheme and discontinued it after about a year. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu approved the revival of the scheme under its original name on 6 May 2025. The scheme is implemented by the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, while APMSIDC handles the procurement of baby kits on behalf of the state government.

Women who give birth at government hospitals or public healthcare facilities in Andhra Pradesh are eligible to receive a free baby care kit, subject to the applicable scheme rules. Mothers can contact the hospital where they deliver or their local Anganwadi Centre to enquire about kit availability and distribution arrangements. They may need to provide documents to establish their eligibility. The local Anganwadi worker (Sevika) can guide mothers about the applicable procedure and required documents.

For further information about the NTR Baby Kit Scheme, mothers can contact their local Anganwadi worker or the Andhra Pradesh Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare. They should confirm the latest eligibility requirements and distribution arrangements with the concerned authorities. Families expecting a third or fourth child may also check the Andhra Pradesh Pillale Sampada Programme, a separate cash-incentive scheme launched by the state government in July 2026.

Scheme Benefits

• It provides a baby care kit free of cost to eligible mothers who deliver their babies at government hospitals and healthcare centres in the state.
• The baby kit will contain 14 essential items to support newborn care and help parents meet their baby's basic needs after birth.
• The scheme aims to support newborn health and encourage institutional deliveries across Andhra Pradesh.
• The government will provide the kit without charging eligible beneficiaries.

NTR Baby Kit Items List

The NTR Baby Kit contains the following items as listed in the APMSIDC procurement tender:

Note: The government has stated that the NTR Baby Kit will contain 14 items. However, the detailed list of all 14 items is currently not available. The list will be updated once the details are available.

Eligibility Requirement

Mothers must meet the applicable eligibility conditions to receive a baby kit under the NTR Baby Kit Scheme in Andhra Pradesh.

• The mother must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
• The delivery must take place at a:
  • Government hospital
  • Primary Health Centre (PHC)
  • Urban PHC (UPHC)
  • Community Health Centre (CHC), or any other recognised public health institution in the state.
• Deliveries at private hospitals, nursing homes, or at home are not eligible under this scheme.

Required Documents

Eligible women need to provide the following documents to avail the NTR Baby Kit scheme benefits:

• Proof of Andhra Pradesh Permanent Residence.
• Father's Aadhaar Card.
• Mother's PAN Card.
• Mother's Aadhaar Card.
• MAMTA or POSHAN card.
• Hospital Discharge Certificate or Sheet
• Active Mobile Number.
• Child's Immunisation Card.
• Any additional document that certifies the baby was born in a registered hospital or healthcare facility.

Steps to Apply

Eligible mothers can contact their local Anganwadi Centre or the government hospital where they deliver their baby to enquire about receiving a free baby kit under the NTR Baby Kit Scheme. The following steps describe the process shared in the original article.

Through Hospital

1. Deliver your baby at a government hospital, PHC, UPHC, CHC, or other recognised public health facility in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Complete your hospital stay and routine discharge procedures as advised by hospital staff.
3. Collect the NTR Baby Kit directly from hospital staff at the time of discharge.
4. Keep your Aadhaar and hospital delivery records updated and accurate, since these would form the basis for any hospital-level distribution records.

Through Anganwadi

1. Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre and collect the NTR Baby Kit Scheme application form, if available.
2. The application form for the NTR Baby Kit Scheme is stated to be available free of cost.
3. Fill out the application form with accurate details and attach all the required supporting documents.
4. Attach the hospital discharge certificate or discharge sheet as a supporting document.
5. Contact the Anganwadi worker (Sevika) for assistance with completing the application form, if needed.
6. Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents to the concerned Anganwadi Centre.
7. The Anganwadi worker will check the application and documents and forward eligible applications to the Department of Health, Medical & Family Welfare, as applicable.
8. Contact the Anganwadi Centre to confirm the selection and the date and place of baby kit distribution.
9. Follow the instructions provided by the concerned officials during the distribution of the NTR Baby Care Kit.

Since neither route is confirmed by an official document, mothers should check directly with their hospital's maternity ward or local Anganwadi Centre once the scheme formally launches, rather than relying on either version in advance.

Relevant Links

• Andhra Pradesh Department of Health, Medical & Family Welfare Portal.

Contact Information

• Andhra Pradesh Department of Health, Medical & Family Welfare Contact Details.