Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme introduced by the Indian government under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The main objective of the scheme is to providing maternity benefits to the pregnant and lactating women. The scheme originally launched in 2010 as the Indira Gandi Matritva Sahyog Yojana was renamed the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in 2017.

Individuals who want to get more details about the scheme including the eligibility criteria, benefits, objectives and other, go through the entire article.

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Scheme Name	Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Launched by	Government of India
Category of scheme	Centrally sponsored Scheme
Ministry	Ministry of Women and Child Development
Goal of Scheme	To provide financial support to pregnant and lactating women
Beneficiaries	pregnant and lactating women
Benefits	Rs. 5000/- litre
Payment mode	Direct Bank Transfer
Type of scheme	Centrally sponsored Maternity benefits scheme
Official site	https://wcd.delhi.gov.in/

What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana ?

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is an initiatives by the Indian government aimed at providing maternity benefits to the pregnant and lactating women. The scheme was previously known as Indira Gandi Matritva Sahyog Yojana launched in 2010 and renamed PMMVY in 2017. It is implemented and monitored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

The scheme aims to improve the health condition of the children under 6 months.
Reduce the death rates of mother and children’s.
To encourage only for the six month of the infants.
It gives financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women to enhance their health and nutritional status.

Eligibility Criteria for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Candidates must be an Indian Citizen.
The applicants should have attained the age of 19 years or above at the time of the first pregnancy.
Candidates must enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Beneficiaries should be belong to the SC/ ST communities.
Applicants who are partially disable or full disable are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Beneficiaries should hold the MGNREGA Job card.
Women from families earning below 8 lakh annually.
Candidates possessing a ration card issued under the National food security act.

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Benefits are given under the scheme

Features	Benefits are given only for the 1st child	Benefits are given only for 2nd child
Eligibility Requirement	First Living child	First Living child (Only Girl child)
Age Criteria	Not less than 19 years	Above 19 years
Benefits	Rs. 5000/-	Rs. 6000/- one time
Registration	Must be done during pregnancy	Required with one ANC visit within 6 months

How to apply for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana?

Applicants must visit the Nearest Anganwadi Centre.
Collect the application form from the centre.
Enter all the details correctly on the application form.
You need to attach all the necessary documents and bank passbook details along with the application form and submit it to the centre.
Even after a miscarriage or stillbirth, you can get the remaining benefits in your next pregnancy.