Healthcare Initiatives
Promoting health awareness, preventive care and access to government health schemes for children and families in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Medical emergency? Call Ambulance 108 immediately. For children in distress call Childline 1098. Both are free and available 24 hours.
About This Initiative
Good health is the foundation of a child's ability to learn, grow and thrive. Cute Stars Foundation works to raise awareness of preventive healthcare, government health schemes and available medical resources for children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
We do not provide medical advice or medical services. Our role is to promote health awareness, inform families about government health entitlements, and guide them towards the appropriate government hospitals, health centres and official health programmes.
Our Healthcare Focus Areas
Immunisation Awareness
Promoting awareness of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) and ensuring families know the vaccination schedule for children from birth to 16 years.
Child Nutrition
Raising awareness of nutrition programmes including ICDS Anganwadi services, PM POSHAN mid-day meals and the importance of balanced nutrition for growing children.
Access to Government Healthcare
Guiding families towards government hospitals, urban health centres and primary health centres for free or subsidised medical care.
Mental Health Awareness
Promoting awareness of child mental health, stress, and the importance of emotional wellbeing alongside physical health.
Preventive Health Checkups
Encouraging regular health checkups for children through government school health programmes and Anganwadi health services.
Hygiene & Sanitation
Promoting handwashing, clean water practices and sanitation awareness to prevent waterborne and communicable diseases among children.
Key Government Health Schemes
The following are government health schemes. Cute Stars Foundation provides awareness and guidance only. Always verify current eligibility and procedures on the official scheme portal.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY / Ayushman Bharat)
Provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation at empanelled government and private hospitals. Eligible families receive an Ayushman Bharat card.
Visit pmjay.gov.in ↗Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (Maharashtra)
Maharashtra's state health scheme providing cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals for families below the poverty line, farmers in distress and other eligible categories.
Visit jeevandayee.gov.in ↗Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)
The Government of India's free immunisation programme providing vaccines against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases for children and pregnant women at government health centres.
Visit nhm.gov.in ↗Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) — Anganwadi
Provides nutrition, health checkups, immunisation and pre-school education for children under 6 years and pregnant or lactating mothers through Anganwadi centres across Maharashtra.
Visit wcd.nic.in ↗Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
A national programme for early identification and intervention of health conditions in children from birth to 18 years, including defects, diseases, deficiencies and developmental delays.
Visit rbsk.gov.in ↗Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
A safe motherhood intervention promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women from below poverty line families, reducing maternal and infant mortality.
Visit nhm.gov.in ↗Government Health Facilities in Mumbai
The following are key government hospitals and health facilities in Mumbai providing free or subsidised healthcare. Always carry your Aadhaar card and ration card when visiting government health facilities.
KEM Hospital (King Edward Memorial)
One of Mumbai's largest public hospitals, managed by BMC. Provides free treatment to eligible patients across all major specialities.
BMC Health Portal ↗Sion Hospital (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital)
A major BMC-run hospital in Sion providing free medical care including emergency, maternity and specialist services.
BMC Health Portal ↗Nair Hospital (BYL Nair Charitable Hospital)
A BMC hospital in Mumbai Central providing free treatment across specialities including paediatrics, orthopaedics and general medicine.
BMC Health Portal ↗Urban Health Centres (UHCs) — BMC
BMC operates a network of Urban Health Centres across Mumbai providing primary healthcare, immunisation, antenatal care and outpatient services free of charge.
BMC Health Portal ↗Health Helplines
Health Helpline — 104
National Health Helpline for medical advice, information on government health schemes and referrals to nearby health facilities. Free, 24-hour service.
Emergency Ambulance — 108
Free emergency ambulance service available across Maharashtra. Call 108 for medical emergencies.
Mental Health Helpline
National mental health helpline for counselling and support. Free to call.
Childline — 1098
24-hour free helpline for children in distress, including children needing medical assistance or in unsafe situations.
Important Notice
Cute Stars Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. We do not collect health information or personal data through this website. All medical concerns must be addressed by qualified medical professionals at government or registered health facilities. In a medical emergency, call 108 (ambulance) immediately.
Contact Us for Guidance
If your family needs guidance on accessing government health schemes, locating the nearest health facility, or understanding health entitlements, please contact us directly.
Office No. 18, 4th Floor, East Point Mall, Opp. Kurla Railway Station, Kurla (East), Mumbai – 400024