The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a flagship maternity benefit scheme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, aimed at providing maternity benefits to women from socially and economically disadvantaged sections. The scheme ensures that pregnant women and lactating mothers receive cash incentives, along with nutrition and healthcare services during pregnancy and childbirth, thereby supporting both maternal and child health.
Benefits
- First Child:
- First Instalment: ₹3,000 upon registration of pregnancy and at least one antenatal checkup within six months from the last menstrual period at Anganwadi Centre or approved health facilities.
- Second Instalment: ₹2,000 upon childbirth registration and child vaccination until the age of 14 weeks as per the Universal Immunization Programme.
- Second Child (if it is a girl):
- Single Instalment: ₹6,000 after pregnancy registration, antenatal checkup, and vaccination of the girl child until she is 14 weeks old.
- Miscarriage/Stillbirth: Treated as fresh cases for future pregnancies.
Eligibility
- Age: Minimum of 19 years old.
- Applicant Type: Pregnant women who are employed and experiencing wage loss due to pregnancy.
- Income: Women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including those holding BPL cards, women farmers under Kisan Samman Nidhi, and others listed under the scheme.
- Exclusion: Women who are in regular government employment or those already receiving similar maternity benefits under other laws.
Application Process
- Online:
- Visit the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Register with your mobile number and create an account.
- Log in using your credentials, and apply for the scheme under “Beneficiary Registration.”
- Fill in personal details, and submit documents for verification.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank details linked with Aadhaar
- Eligibility proof (MCP/RCHI card, LMP date, ANC date)
- Childbirth certificate
- Child immunization details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- By when can I claim the second instalment of the cash incentive?
The second instalment can be claimed once the child has received all due vaccinations till the age of 14 weeks. - Does this scheme provide any additional coverage?
The scheme offers a cash incentive and aims to improve maternal health outcomes. - Does the benefit continue in case of death?
If the beneficiary passes away before receiving the full benefit, the payment may stop. - Is there a benefit for miscarriage or stillbirth?
Yes, the beneficiary will be treated as a new beneficiary for any future pregnancies. - Am I eligible if I have received benefits under a previous maternity program?
Yes, beneficiaries of the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY) can claim remaining installments under PMMVY. - I am expecting twins, am I eligible for this scheme?
Yes, twins are eligible under PMMVY, and you can claim benefits for the second girl child as per PMMVY 2.0. - Is the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) date mandatory to claim benefits?
Yes, the LMP date is necessary to calculate the pregnancy timeline and eligibility for benefits.