Pregnant women and lactating mothers. First living child of the family. Age 19 years and above. All categories except central/state government employees

Q: What are the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?

Rs. 1,000 after early registration of pregnancy. Rs. 2,000 after 6 months of pregnancy with ANC check-up. Rs. 2,000 after child birth and BCG vaccination. Better maternal and child health outcomes. Nutritional support during critical period

Q: How to apply for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?

Apply at Anganwadi Centre or approved health facility. Submit required documents. Register on PMMVY web portal. Receive installments after completing conditions. Follow up for health check-ups

Q: Which ministry manages Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is managed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentactivehealthLaunched: 2017-01-01

About the Scheme

Maternity benefit programme providing cash incentive of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first living child.

Target Beneficiaries: 50000000

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Key Features

Cash transfer of Rs. 5,000 in three installments
Direct Benefit Transfer to bank accounts
Covers first living child of the family
Integration with ICDS platform
Focus on last trimester and post-delivery period

Eligibility Criteria

Pregnant women and lactating mothers
First living child of the family
Age 19 years and above
All categories except central/state government employees

Benefits

Rs. 1,000 after early registration of pregnancy
Rs. 2,000 after 6 months of pregnancy with ANC check-up
Rs. 2,000 after child birth and BCG vaccination
Better maternal and child health outcomes
Nutritional support during critical period

Application Process

Apply at Anganwadi Centre or approved health facility
Submit required documents
Register on PMMVY web portal
Receive installments after completing conditions
Follow up for health check-ups

Budget Allocation

2500

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 60:40 (General States), 90:10 (NE/Himalayan), 100% (UTs)

UPSC Relevance

Prelims Relevance6%

Mains Relevance7%

Historical Context

Formerly known as Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, it was revamped and launched as PMMVY in 2017 to comply with the NFSA 2013.

About the Scheme

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