Andhra Pradesh is set to establish 35 new waiting homes for tribal pregnant women across seven Integrated Tribal Development Agencies. The facilities aim to provide care to pregnant women at least a week before delivery, reducing hardships and ensuring safer institutional deliveries in remote tribal areas.
The construction of these centres, costing over ₹12 crore, is underway and expected to be completed by the end of this year. Each building can accommodate four pregnant women and their attendants, with facilities such as attached toilets, a common kitchen, and a reception area.
Pregnant women will receive ₹200 per day for food, while attendants will be given ₹200 for food and an additional ₹200 as wage compensation during their stay. Once all ongoing constructions are completed, around 13,000 pregnant women are expected to benefit annually.
