Table 2.

Themes and sub-themes on the exploration of process of implementation, enablers, barriers to implementation and utilization of Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana in India, 2023

Themes	Sub-themes
Implementation process	a) Collection and validation of bank account details of beneficiaries b) Benefits' approval and credit of payments
Enablers of implementation and utilization of NPY	a) Political and administrative commitment to implementation b) Public transportation facilities c) Sub-national initiatives
Barriers to implementation of NPY	a) Opening bank accounts b) Physical access to banks and health facilities c) Technical issues related to computer access, internet connectivity and Ni-kshay portal d) Hesitation and unawareness of the beneficiaries e) Human resource constraints f) Approval process of benefits g) Other factors
Barriers to utilization of the benefits	a) Perceived inadequacy of the benefit amount b) Delay and uncertainty in the credit of payments c) Banking related issues d) Transportation facilities and road connectivity