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
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