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The women and child development department has estimated that about four lakh newborns would benefit from the scheme annually. WITH more than half of Maharashra facing a drought, the state government on Tuesday relaxed norms to speed up mitigation works. The NABARD is funding the central and state share of 99 prioritised irrigation projects under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchan Yojana (PMKSY). AdvertisingThe Cabinet adopted a report of a ministerial sub-committee that suggested reduction of the tendering period for such works. Baby care kitsIn another decision, the Cabinet approved a proposal to provide baby care kits to newborns at government hospitals and primary health centres..