The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit scheme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It gives cash support to pregnant women and lactating mothers to partly make up for wage loss and to encourage good health and nutrition.
Benefits
- First child: Rs 5,000, paid in instalments linked to registration of pregnancy and antenatal check ups, and birth registration and first vaccinations of the child, as per the scheme rules.
- Second child: Rs 6,000 in one instalment, if the second child is a girl. This was added under the revised scheme (Mission Shakti) to promote a positive attitude towards the girl child.
Eligible women may also get cash under Janani Suraksha Yojana for institutional delivery.
Who is eligible
Women from socially and economically disadvantaged sections, as defined in the guidelines, such as women with income below a set limit, SC and ST women, women with disabilities, BPL card holders, PM-JAY beneficiaries, e-Shram card holders, MGNREGA job card holders, Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries and others. Central and state government employees and those getting similar benefits are excluded.
Documents
- Aadhaar
- Bank or post office account linked with Aadhaar
- MCP (Mother and Child Protection) card
- Proof of eligibility category
- Child’s birth certificate, for later instalments
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How to apply
- Visit your nearest anganwadi centre or health facility.
- Register with the help of the anganwadi worker or ASHA.
- Applications can also be made online on the PMMVY portal.
- Money is sent by DBT to the linked account.
Frequently asked questions
Is PMMVY available for a second son?
No. The second child benefit of Rs 6,000 is for a girl child, as per the revised guidelines.
Can I apply after delivery?
Applications are linked to stages of pregnancy and the child’s birth registration. Ask your anganwadi worker about the time limits for each stage.
What if my payment does not come?
Check that your bank account is Aadhaar seeded and active. Contact your anganwadi or the helpline listed on the PMMVY portal.
Bottom line
PMMVY gives eligible mothers Rs 5,000 for the first child and Rs 6,000 for a second girl child. Register early in pregnancy through your anganwadi.
Source / स्रोत: PMMVY, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Women and Child Development
