Women & ChildrenNational SchemeOngoing
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Cash incentive of Rs 5,000 in 3 instalments for pregnant women and lactating mothers for first live birth to compensate for wage loss.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
What you get
Cash benefit for first live birth:
1st instalment: Rs 1,000
- After early registration of pregnancy at AWC/health facility
2nd instalment: Rs 2,000
- After receiving at least one antenatal checkup (after 6 months of pregnancy)
3rd instalment: Rs 2,000
- After child is born, registered, and has received BCG, OPV, DPT, and Hepatitis-B vaccinations
Total benefit: Rs 5,000 per eligible pregnancy
Important: The Rs 6,000 under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) at institutional delivery adds up to Rs 11,000 total for institutional birth.
The benefit is directly credited to the bank account of the beneficiary.
Apply at: Nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or health facility (PHC, CHC)
Who can apply
All pregnant women and lactating mothers of 19 years and above expecting their first child. Not applicable to women in regular employment with central/state government receiving similar paid maternity leave.
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account linked to Aadhaar
- Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card
- Pregnancy registration certificate
Scheme code: PMMVY