What do you get under CM-SMS?
Free vehicles to take pregnant women from villages to PHCs and CHCs, stay at transit homes near the health centre before delivery for high-risk mothers, and wage compensation (up to ₹1,000 per person, as stated by the Chief Minister’s Office) for a family member or birth attendant who stays with the mother.
Services are given at the PHC/CHC; there is no separate online application.
CM-SMS: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: maternal deaths fell from 244 in 2020-21 to an estimated 103 in 2025-26; ₹140 crore set aside for CM-SMS. official source
Who is eligible for CM-SMS?
- Pregnant women in Meghalaya, with priority for high-risk pregnancies and women from hard-to-reach villages.
- A family member or traditional birth attendant who brings or stays with a high-risk pregnant woman at a transit home (for wage compensation).
Also check:
- Village Councils and Village Health Councils can get cash awards for outcomes such as over 90% institutional deliveries and no teenage pregnancy.
Documents needed for CM-SMS
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for CM-SMS
- Register your pregnancy with the ASHA, ANM or nearest PHC/CHC and go for check-ups at the monthly Village Health and Nutrition Day.
- If you are high risk or live far away, ask the PHC/CHC for the free vehicle and a place in the transit home one week to ten days before your due date.
- Ask the Medical Officer in charge at the PHC/CHC about wage compensation for the person who stays with you.
Common questions
Who is eligible for CM-SMS?
Pregnant women in Meghalaya, with priority for high-risk pregnancies and women from hard-to-reach villages. A family member or traditional birth attendant who brings or stays with a high-risk pregnant woman at a transit home (for wage compensation).
How much do I get under CM-SMS?
Free vehicles to take pregnant women from villages to PHCs and CHCs, stay at transit homes near the health centre before delivery for high-risk mothers, and wage compensation (up to ₹1,000 per person, as stated by the Chief Minister’s Office) for a family member or birth attendant who stays with the mother. Services are given at the PHC/CHC; there is no separate online application.
What documents do I need for CM-SMS?
Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for CM-SMS?
Register your pregnancy with the ASHA, ANM or nearest PHC/CHC and go for check-ups at the monthly Village Health and Nutrition Day. If you are high risk or live far away, ask the PHC/CHC for the free vehicle and a place in the transit home one week to ten days before your due date. Ask the Medical Officer in charge at the PHC/CHC about wage compensation for the person who stays with you. Official site: https://meghealth.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CM-SMS?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
What does the CM Safe Motherhood Scheme give?
Free transport to the PHC/CHC, stay at a transit home before delivery for high-risk mothers, and wage compensation for the attendant who stays with the mother.
How much wage compensation is paid to the attendant?
Up to ₹1,000 per person, as stated by the Chief Minister’s Office.
Where do I ask for the transit home?
At your nearest PHC or CHC, or through your ASHA or ANM.
Official sources
- Health and Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya: CM-SMS notification (1 April 2022)
- CMO Meghalaya, 12 August 2022: transit home at Asanang PHC (components and ₹1,000 wage compensation)
- Meghalaya Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 4.6.1: ₹140 crore for CM-SMS)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.