Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna (PMMVY) aims to improve the health and nutrition status of pregnant and lactating women and their infants (0 to 6 months) by promoting appropriate practices, care, and services during pregnancy, safe delivery, and breastfeeding. Under this scheme, beneficiaries who meet the specified conditions receive a total payment of ₹5000 in three installments (₹1000, ₹2000, and ₹2000) directly into their bank or post office accounts.

• Total financial assistance of ₹5000
• Three installments: ₹1000 during the first four months of pregnancy, ₹2000 after six months of pregnancy, and ₹2000 after the birth of the child, contingent on meeting specific conditions.

1. All pregnant women and lactating mothers, except those who are regular employees of the central/state government or public sector undertakings (PSUs) receiving similar benefits under any law.
2. Eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers whose first child was conceived on or after January 1, 2017.

Employees of the central/state government or public sector undertakings (PSUs) who are entitled to paid maternity leave.

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1. Eligible women must register at the nearest Anganwadi Center (AWC) within 150 days of their Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
2. After six months of pregnancy, the beneficiary can claim the second installment by submitting Claim Form 1B at the AWC, along with a copy of the MCP card and at least one Ante-Natal Checkup (ANC) report, and Claim Form 1A. The claim for the second installment can be made after 180 days of pregnancy.
3. To claim the third installment, the beneficiary must submit a duly filled form along with the child's birth registration, ID proof, and a copy of the MCP card (indicating that the child has received initial vaccinations for BCG, OPV, and Pentavalent). The applicant must also show an acknowledgment slip of Claim Forms 1A and 1B.