The Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Government of India maternity benefit scheme that provides financial support to pregnant and lactating women for their first living child. Here’s everything you need to know 👇

🧾 What is PMMVY?

PMMVY is a maternity benefit program launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development to support women during pregnancy and after childbirth by providing cash incentives for proper nutrition and healthcare.

💰 Benefits (Financial Assistance)

Eligible women receive ₹5,000 in installments:
1️⃣ ₹1,000 – Early registration of pregnancy
2️⃣ ₹2,000 – After at least one antenatal check-up
3️⃣ ₹2,000 – After childbirth registration and first vaccination

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👉 In some cases (with Janani Suraksha Yojana), total benefits can go up to ₹6,000

👩‍🍼 Eligibility Criteria

✔ Pregnant women & lactating mothers
✔ For first living child (updated rules in some states may allow more)
✔ Must be 19 years or older
✔ Must register pregnancy at Anganwadi or health center

📄 Required Documents

Keep these ready:

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
  • Bank/Post Office Account details
  • Mother & Child Protection (MCP) Card
  • Pregnancy registration proof
  • Mobile number
  • Identity proof (if Aadhaar unavailable in special cases)

📝 Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Offline Method (Most Common):
1️⃣ Visit nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or health facility
2️⃣ Fill Form 1-A (Registration)
3️⃣ Submit required documents
4️⃣ Complete check-ups and vaccinations
5️⃣ Installments are credited directly to your bank account

Online Method:
1️⃣ Visit official PMMVY portal
2️⃣ Register/login
3️⃣ Fill details and upload documents
4️⃣ Track status online

🌐 Official Website

👉 https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in

📅 Start Date & Duration

  • 📌 Launched: 1 January 2017
  • 📌 End Date: Ongoing scheme (no fixed end date as of now)

📌 Important Points

🔹 Only one beneficiary per family (in most cases)
🔹 Ensure Aadhaar is linked with bank account
🔹 Payments are made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
🔹 Register as early as possible during pregnancy

❤️ Why PMMVY Matters

This scheme helps improve:
✔ Nutrition for mother & child
✔ Institutional deliveries
✔ Early vaccination & healthcare
✔ Financial support during maternity