Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a government scheme in India that provides financial assistance directly to pregnant and lactating mothers for their first living child, aiming to improve their health and nutrition by offering cash incentives to compensate for potential wage loss during pregnancy and breastfeeding; the scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and provides a total of ₹5,000 in two installments to eligible beneficiaries.
Key points about PMMVY:
Objective:
To encourage pregnant women to seek proper healthcare, maintain good nutrition, and practice early and exclusive breastfeeding by providing financial support.
Eligibility:
Pregnant women who are expecting their first living child and meet specific maternal and child health conditions.
Benefit amount:
₹5,000 for the first living child, disbursed in two installments.
Recent update:
As per “Mission Shakti” guidelines, for the second child, a benefit of ₹6,000 is provided only if the second child is a girl, aiming to improve the sex ratio at birth.
Disbursement method:
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
How to apply:
Register with the concerned authorities at the Anganwadi center or designated government facility.
Provide necessary documents like Aadhaar card, pregnancy certificate, and bank account details.
Beneficiary:
Pregnant women who are expecting their first living child and meet specific maternal and child health conditions
Benefits:
₹5,000 for the first living child, disbursed in two installments.
How To Apply
https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in/