The Ministry of Women and Child Development’s Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a crucial social security scheme for pregnant and lactating women in the country. The objective of this innovative scheme is not only to provide financial assistance, but also to improve the health of both mother and child, and to promote a positive attitude towards daughters in society. Under this scheme, women from economically weaker and backward classes receive a direct benefit transfer of up to ₹6,000 into their bank accounts.
How much financial assistance will be provided, and how will it be paid
Financial assistance under the PMMVY scheme is divided into three distinct phases to ensure proper care for the mother and child, from pregnancy to immunization.
Support for the first child
₹3,000 is provided for pregnancy registration and one ANC visit. A second installment of ₹2,000 is received upon birth registration and completion of vaccinations up to 14 weeks. This provides a total direct benefit of ₹5,000. Additionally, additional incentives are also available under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for institutional delivery, bringing the total benefit to an average of ₹6,000.
Special Assistance for the Second Child (if it is a girl)
To improve the sex ratio and encourage girls, a large lump sum of ₹6,000 is given upon birth if the second child is a girl. This special incentive reflects the government’s importance to daughters.
Who can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
To benefit from this important scheme, certain eligibility criteria must be met:
- The woman must be at least 19 years of age.
- Pregnant women who are experiencing wage loss due to their job or daily wage labor.
- Benefits will be available only for the first living child and the second child (if it is a girl).
- Beneficiaries must apply within 270 days of the child’s birth.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) include those with BPL ration cards, SC/ST women, women with disabilities, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) beneficiaries, e-SHRAM card holders, MNREGA job card holders, and Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries.
Who is not eligible
Women who are regularly employed with a central, state, or public sector undertaking (PSU), or who are already receiving benefits under a similar maternity benefit scheme, will not be eligible for this scheme.
How to Apply
Visit the official website pmmvy.wcd.gov.in and select the Citizen Login option.
Create an account by entering your mobile number.
Re-login and go to Beneficiary Registration.
Select your child (first or second).
Upload the required documents and submit the form.
Required Documents
Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account, MCP, RCHI card, pregnancy registration and ANC information, child’s birth certificate, child’s vaccination records, and documents proving socio-economic status, such as BPL card, e-Shram card, PMJAY card, etc., are mandatory.
Under this innovative scheme, your application status and payment information are sent via text message to your registered mobile number. A mobile app has also been launched to make registration easier.