Women, Children & Senior Citizens

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

A nationwide maternity benefit scheme providing a direct cash incentive of ₹5,000 to pregnant women and lactating mothers for their first living child.

Last Updated: 1 January 2017
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Overview (Iske Baare Mein)

💖 PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA (PMMVY) This is a flagship pan-India Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme designed specifically to support pregnant women and lactating mothers. 🤱 WHY WAS IT LAUNCHED? The government recognizes that many women in the unorganized sector suffer from wage loss when they take time off for childbirth. PMMVY provides direct financial assistance to compensate for this loss, ensuring mothers can rest and receive proper nutrition before and after delivery. 💰 FINANCIAL BENEFITS: Beneficiaries receive a total of ₹5,000 deposited directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts in three distinct installments: 🟢 1st Installment (₹1,000): On early registration of pregnancy at an Anganwadi Centre. 🟢 2nd Installment (₹2,000): After 6 months of pregnancy and receiving at least one Antenatal Check-up (ANC). 🟢 3rd Installment (₹2,000): After childbirth is registered and the child receives the first cycle of BCG, OPV, DPT, and Hepatitis-B immunizations. ✨ NEW 2.0 UPGRADE! Under the upgraded scheme, if the second child born to the mother is a Girl, an additional single-installment incentive of ₹6,000 is provided to further encourage the birth of female children and improve the sex ratio.

Who is Eligible? (Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?)

  • Must be a Pregnant Woman or Lactating Mother (PW&LM) who has her pregnancy registered.
  • Applies primarily to the first living child of the family (and second child if it's a girl).
  • Women in regular employment with the Central Government, State Government, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are NOT eligible.

Documents Required (Zaroori Dastavez)

  • Aadhaar Card of the mother (Must be linked to a bank account)
  • Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card
  • Bank Account Passbook or Post Office Account details
  • Child's Birth Certificate (for 3rd installment)

How to Apply (Form Kaise Bhare)

  1. 1Visit your nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or approved Govt. health facility within 150 days of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
  2. 2Ask for and fill out Form 1-A to register for the scheme. Provide your Aadhaar and bank details to claim the 1st installment.
  3. 3After completing 6 months of pregnancy and at least one health checkup (ANC), submit Form 1-B for the 2nd installment.
  4. 4After your child is born, register their birth, get them their first vaccinations, and submit Form 1-C for the final 3rd installment.
  5. 5You can also track your application status online via the official PMMVY Citizen Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (Aksar Puche Jane Wale Sawal)