Scheme objectives and beneficiary coverage
- Promotes maternal healthcare seeking behavior, safe institutional delivery, and child vaccination compliance.
- Provides partial wage compensation to working women before and after child delivery to facilitate adequate physical rest.
- Covers eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first child, and provides additional support upon the birth of a second girl child.
Installment structure and conditionalities
- First installment: Disbursed upon early pregnancy registration and completion of at least one Antenatal Check-up (ANC) at an Anganwadi or health center.
- Subsequent installments: Released following institutional delivery, birth registration, and completion of early childhood immunization cycles.
- All financial benefits are transferred directly into the mother's Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account via DBT.
Online registration and documentation
- Citizens can register online through the PMMVY citizen portal (pmmvy.wcd.gov.in) or through local Anganwadi workers and ASHA facilitators.
- Required documents: Mother and husband's Aadhaar cards, Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card, bank passbook, and proof of eligibility criteria.
- Excludes regular employees of Central or State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings who receive paid maternity leave.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the full form of PMMVY?
PMMVY stands for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
Who is eligible for PMMVY benefits?
Eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers registering their pregnancy at government Anganwadi or healthcare centers.
How is the financial aid disbursed under PMMVY?
Funds are credited directly into the beneficiary mother's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Is PMMVY extended to the second child?
Yes, under revamped guidelines, financial support is extended for a second child if the newborn is a girl child.
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