People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

The scheme is to provide maternity benefits to women belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. For first child the maternity benefit of ₹5,000 is provided in two instalments under PMMVY and second child, it is ₹6,000 is to be provided subject to second child is girl.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry of Women and Child Development
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsMaternity Benefit, Financial Assistance, Pregnant Women, Cash Incentive, Good Nutrition

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