Who is eligible to apply for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?

Pregnant women and lactating mothers in unorganised sector.

Central Government SchemeOfficially Verified SourceContinuous Rollout

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना (पीएमएमवीवाई)

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Ministry of Women and Child Development

Direct Benefit Transfer maternity benefit scheme providing financial incentive of ₹5,000 for the first child and ₹6,000 for a second girl child to pregnant and lactating mothers.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelcentral

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year2017

Target BeneficiaryPregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM)

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Direct Benefit Transfer maternity benefit scheme providing financial incentive of ₹5,000 for the first child and ₹6,000 for a second girl child to pregnant and lactating mothers.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Cash incentive of ₹5,000 in two installments for 1st live birth and ₹6,000 in single installment for 2nd girl child.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: ₹5,00,000 max / ₹5,000 (1st) / ₹6,000 (2nd)

Compensation for wage loss during pregnancy and child care
Encourages institutional delivery and early registration
Promotes health-seeking behaviour and full infant immunization

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

Pregnant women and lactating mothers who are not regular employees of Central/State Govts or PSUs

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card of Mother and Husband

Mother-Child Protection (MCP) Card

Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar

Application Process

1Register at Anganwadi Centre or on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in
2Submit MCP Card registration details
3Verify institutional delivery and immunization
4DBT credited directly to bank account

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Official domain: pmmvy.wcd.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ministry:Ministry of Women and Child Development

Benefit: ₹50,000 over 5 years (₹10,000/year)

Target: Eligible women aged 21 to 60 years from economically weaker households

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