Delhi Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers and their newborns will receive the benefit of financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/- in a phased manner and 6 nutritional kits (poshan kit) under Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana of the Delhi Government.
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Introduction of Delhi Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana: A Brief Insight

• Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana (दिल्ली मुख्यमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना) was an election promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
• At the time of announcement during the election, the name of this scheme was “Mukhyamantri Matritva Suraksha Yojana”.
• But the Delhi Government planned to launch this scheme under a new name, “Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana”.
• It is a replica of the Central Government’s “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana”, in which financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- for first time pregnancy and Rs. 6,000/- for the birth of a second child of a girl will be provided.
• But, Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana offers additional benefits that support pregnant women during their pregnancy and their newborns more after the birth.
• This scheme will be implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development of the Delhi Government.
• Delhi Government will provide the financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/- to all eligible pregnant women beneficiaries.
• This financial assistance under Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana will be provided in instalments and in a phased manner.
• Apart from the monetary assistance of Rs. 21,000/- to pregnant women, 6 Nutritional Kits (Poshan Kits) will also be provided to improve the nutritional status of the women beneficiaries and their newborn child.
• The distribution of nutritional kits under the Delhi Government’s Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana will be done through the Anganwadi Centre.
• And it is also expected that the registration and application process of Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana (MMMVY) can also be done in Anganwadi Centre with the help of Anganwadi Workers.
• According to the sources, the Delhi Government aims to provide financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/- and 6 nutritional kits to around 1 lakh women beneficiaries.
• Rs. 210/- crore is already allocated by the Government of Delhi for the year 2025-2026 for the smooth implementation of Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana. (MMMVY)
• This scheme will be implemented very soon in the whole of Delhi.
• As soon as the Delhi Government’s Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana is launched, we will update the same.
• Women Beneficiaries of Delhi can also apply for the monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2,500/- under “Mahila Samriddhi Yojana” which is going to be implemented very soon.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Delhi Government will provide the following benefits to all pregnant women and newborn children under its Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana (MMMVY) :-
  • One-Time Financial Assistance to All Eligible Pregnant Women.
  • Rs. 21,000/- in instalments will be provided in a phased manner.
  • 6 Poshan Kits will also be provided for Women and their newborns.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Financial Assistance of Rs. 21,000/- with 6 nutrition kits will be provided by the Delhi Government who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana :-
  • Permanent Resident Women of Delhi are Eligible to Apply.
  • Applicant Women should be Pregnant or Lactating mothers.
  • Women applicants should belong to the Low Income Family Group.
  • The Age of Pregnant Women beneficiaries should be 18 years or more.
  • Remaining Eligibility Criteria will be released soon.

Documents Required to be Attached

• Women Applicants will have to submit the following documents with the Application Form of Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana at the time of applying for the benefits :-
  • Residence Proof of Delhi.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Women Applicant Aadhaar Card.
  • Bank Account Number with IFSC Code.
  • MAMTA Card.
  • ANC Checkup Details.
  • Recent Colour Passport Size Photo.
  • Family Income Certificate.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana was the election promise of the BJP-led Delhi Government.
• Delhi Government has already allocated the budget for this scheme, so we can assume this scheme will going to be start soon.
• The expected application process of Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana of the Delhi Government is through Anganwadi Centre, same as like PM Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Pregnant Women will have to visit their area’s Anganwadi Centre after their first ANC check-up, will all the documents and meet the Anganwadi Worker.
• Anganwadi Worker will register the pregnant women underthe  Delhi Government’s Mukhya Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and feed all the details online.
• Women and Child Development Department of the Delhi Government will finalise the list of eligible pregnant women and enlist them under the Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Scheme.
• Women Beneficiaries selected under this scheme will receive the financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/- in a phased manner during their pregnancy period and further 6 nutrition kits will also be provided.
• Beneficiaries will have to wait till the official launch of the CM Matru Vandana Yojana of the Delhi Government.
• Contact the District Social Welfare Officer in case any help or assistance is required regarding the Government of Delhi’s Mukhyamantri Matru Vandana Yojana.

Important Links Available

• Official Website of Department of Women and Child Development Delhi.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Numbers of Women and Child Development Department Delhi :-
  • 011 23070378.
  • 011 23380513.
• Contact Email of Women and Child Development Department Delhi :- wcd@nic.in.

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