Two block areas each in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been finalised for pilot launch of the conditional cash transfer scheme, which seeks to replace the take-home ration for pregnant women and lactating mothers and children below the age of 6, sources have said.

Under the scheme, children below the age of six will get Rs 8 per day, and pregnant women and lactating mothers will be given Rs 9.50 per day from the anganwadis or child care centres. Read More