Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: Governments run various schemes to ensure better health for pregnant women. The government’s objective is to safeguard the health of both the pregnant woman and the newborn. The Central Government operates the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
This scheme provides financial assistance to breastfeeding mothers. If you or a woman in your family is pregnant, information about this scheme could prove very useful to you. Let us understand in simple terms what this scheme is, who is eligible for it, and how to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
Key details about the scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a government scheme launched by the Central Government through the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The objective behind this scheme is to provide financial support to women during pregnancy and childbirth. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000 is provided upon the birth of the first child. This amount is disbursed in two instalments.
Registration of the pregnancy is mandatory for the first instalment. At least one Antenatal Check-up (ANC) must be conducted within six months of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP). This check-up must take place at an Anganwadi centre, a government-recognised health centre. The first instalment of ₹3,000 is received after undergoing this check-up.
Meanwhile, the second instalment of ₹2,000 is provided upon registering the child’s birth and ensuring the administration of all necessary vaccinations up to 14 weeks after birth. Additionally, if the delivery takes place in a government hospital or a registered private nursing home, the amount payable under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is also provided. Thus, the total benefit can amount to approximately ₹6,000.
Benefits for the second child
If the woman gives birth to a second child who is a girl, additional assistance of ₹6,000 is provided.
Which women can avail the benefits of the scheme? To avail the benefits of the scheme, a woman must be at least 19 years old. Additionally, she must be pregnant and experiencing a loss of income or wages due to the pregnancy.
How to apply quickly
First, visit the official PMMVY website.
Click on the ‘Citizen Login’ option.
Enter your mobile number and verify it using the OTP.
Create an account by providing details such as your name, state, district, block, and other required information.
After logging in, click on the ‘Beneficiary Registration’ option.
Fill in all the requested personal details.
Select the relevant option—either first child or second child.
Submit the form after completing it.
