The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored flagship scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It is designed to support pregnant women and lactating mothers from socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society by offering maternity benefits. The scheme aims to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children and reduce maternal mortality.
| Scheme | PM Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) |
| Type | Govt Schemes for Womens |
| State | PAN India |
| Applicable | Indian Women Residents |
| Benefits | ₹11,000 |
Objectives of PMMVY
- Provide partial wage compensation to women for wage-loss during childbirth and childcare.
- Encourage women to undergo health checkups and institutional delivery.
- Promote proper nutrition and postnatal care.
- Promote the birth and survival of girl children under PMMVY 2.0 guidelines.
Benefits under PMMVY
🍼 For First Child (₹5,000 + JSY Incentive)
Women are entitled to receive ₹5,000/- in two instalments under PMMVY for the first living child, followed by an additional incentive under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) post institutional delivery (typically ₹1,000), making it a total of ₹6,000 on average.
| Installment | Condition | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Installment | Registration of pregnancy and at least one Antenatal Check-up (ANC) within 6 months from LMP at Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or approved health facility | ₹3,000/- |
| Second Installment | Childbirth is registered and child has received all due vaccines till 14 weeks of age as per Universal Immunization Programme | ₹2,000/- |
👧 For Second Child (Girl Child Only – ₹6,000)
Under PMMVY 2.0, for the second living child, ₹6,000/- is provided in a single instalment, only if the child is a girl, promoting positive behavioral change and improving Sex Ratio at Birth.
| Installment | Condition | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Single Instalment | Registration of pregnancy, at least one ANC, girl child birth registered, and immunization completed till 14 weeks | ₹6,000/- |
Note: In case of miscarriage or stillbirth, the woman is eligible again in future pregnancies as a fresh beneficiary.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for PMMVY, the beneficiary must meet the following criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating woman, aged 19 years or above.
- Employed women experiencing wage-loss due to pregnancy.
- The scheme applies to the first live child.
- In case of second child, only if the child is a girl.
- Application should be made within 270 days from childbirth.
- In case of twins or triplets during second pregnancy (with at least one girl), benefit for second girl child will be applicable.
Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Categories Covered
PMMVY covers women from the following categories:
- Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Women with 40% or more disability (Divyang Jan)
- BPL Ration Card holders
- PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat) beneficiaries
- e-Shram card holders
- Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiary women farmers
- MGNREGA Job Card holders
- Families with annual income below ₹8 lakh
- Pregnant and Lactating AWWs, AWHs, ASHAs
- Ration Card holders under NFSA, 2013
- Other categories as notified by the Central Government
❌ Who is Excluded?
- Women in regular employment with Central/State Government or Public Sector Undertakings.
- Women receiving similar maternity benefits under any other law.
- Husband’s Aadhaar is not mandatory to avail benefits under PMMVY.
How to Apply for PMMVY
- Visit the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Click on the “Citizen Login” tab.
- Enter your mobile number, verify via OTP, and fill basic details (Name, State, District, Village, etc.).
- After account creation, log in using the User ID, Password, and Captcha.
- Click on “Data Entry” → “Beneficiary Registration”.
- Fill all personal details and choose the scheme (First Child or Second Child).
- Upload necessary documents and click “Submit”.
A Mobile App is also available for registration under PMMVY.
Documents Required
| Mandatory Documents | Proof of Social/Economic Disadvantage (Any one of these) |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | BPL Ration Card |
| Bank/Post Office account (Aadhaar linked) | MGNREGA Job Card |
| MCP/RCHI Card | PMJAY Beneficiary Card |
| Date of Last Menstrual Period (LMP) | e-Shram Card |
| ANC date | Kisan Samman Nidhi Proof |
| Child Birth Certificate | Disability Certificate (40% or above) |
| Child’s Immunization Details | SC/ST Certificate |
| Income certificate (< ₹8 lakh/year) | |
| NFSA Ration Card | |
| Proof of being AWW/AWH/ASHA |
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a vital step toward ensuring maternal and child health, especially among underprivileged communities. With financial support, nutritional awareness, and focus on girl child birth, this scheme addresses crucial issues like wage-loss during maternity, female feticide, and postnatal care.
Eligible women must take advantage of this scheme by registering early and submitting the necessary documents. For more details and updates, visit the official Ministry of Women and Child Development website.