Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

The Central Government will provide one-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- in two installments for first-time pregnant women and Rs. 6,000/- to second-time pregnant women if a girl child is born under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
Read the full article for complete details about the scheme.

Introduction of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: A Brief Insight

• Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) on 1st of January 2017.
• The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide financial assistance to pregnant women who belong to socially disadvantaged and economically backwards sections of society.
• PM Matru Vandana Yojana also aims to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women and their children and compensate working women for their wage losses.
• Earlier, this scheme was known as Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, then in the year 2017, the Central Government started this with a new name.
• This scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development with the help of respective State Governments.
• One-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- in two installments will be provided by the Central Government to all eligible first-time pregnant women under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• First Installment of Rs. 3,000/- will be provided on registration of pregnancy, and at least 1 ANC checkup of pregnant women will be done within 6 months from the date of LPM.
• Second Installment of Rs. 2,000/- will be provided after the birth of a child.
• The amount of the Second Child will be released only when the child receives their first BCG, OPV, DPT, and Hepatitis B immunization.
• Pregnant women beneficiaries expecting their second child and giving birth to a girl child are also eligible to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandan Scheme, and the financial assistance amount provided will be Rs. 6,000/-.
• Till date, around 4.41 Crore women beneficiaries have enrolled under the PM Matru Vandana Scheme, out of which 3.98 crore women beneficiaries received Rs. 18,566/- crore.
• Aadhaar Card is mandatorily required at the time of registration.
• Registration of Pregnant Women Beneficiary under PM Matru Vandana Yojana will be done by the Anganwadi Worker.
• Beneficiary Pregnant Women can also file a complaint or grievance for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana with their Beneficiary ID or Registered Mobile Number in case any help or assistance is required regarding the scheme.
  
• Pregnant Women can also call “14408” or drop an email at “pmmvy-mwcd@gov.in” for PMMVY assistance.
• Check “Mahila Samman Saving Certificate Scheme” and “Namo Drone Didi Scheme”, which are other women-centric schemes of the Central Government.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Government of India will provide the following benefits to all eligible pregnant women under its Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana :-
  • One-time financial Assistance will be provided to Pregnant Women Beneficiaries.
  • Rs. 5,000/- in two installments will be provided for the First Child Birth.
  • First Installment is of Rs. 3,000/- and Second is of Rs. 2,000/-.
  • First Installment is provided before the birth of the Child, and the Second Installment will be provided after the birth of the Child.
  • Rs. 6,000/- will be provided for the Second Pregnancy only if the born child is a Girl.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Financial Assistance of Rs. 5,000/- for first birth and Rs. 6,000/- for second girl child birth will only be provided to those beneficiaries who fulfill the following eligibility criteria of Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana :-
  • Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers are Eligible.
  • The pregnancy of Beneficiary Women should be first.
  • Women with a Second Pregnancy are also Eligible if a Girl Child is born.
  • Having an Aadhaar Card and an Aadhaar-linked bank Account is Mandatory.
  • Application under PMMVY should be submitted before 730 Days of Pregnancy.
  • Pregnant Women Beneficiaries should belong to the socially and Economically Disadvantaged Section of Society.

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Society Section

• Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana will only be provided to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. According to the Government of India, the below mentioned categories will be considered as socially and economically disadvantaged :-
  • Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Category Women/
  • 40% or More Disabled Women.
  • BPL Ration Card Holder Women.
  • Beneficiary Women of Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana.
  • E Shram Card Holder Women.
  • Women Beneficiaries of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.
  • MGNREGA Job Card Holder Women.
  • Beneficiary whose Annual Family Income is not more than Rs. 8 Lakh.
  • Pregnant and Lactating ASHA/ AWW/ AWH.

Documents Required to be Attached

• Beneficiary Pregnant Women will have to present any one of the following documents at the Anganwadi Centre at the time of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Online Registration :-
  • Pregnant Women’s Aadhaar Card. (Mandatory)
  • Ayushman Card.
  • E Shram Card.
  • Aadhaar/ Bank Linked Mobile Number.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Registration of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana will be done when the pregnant woman completes their first Anti-Natal Checkup (ANC) within 6 months from LMP date.
• Pregnant Women will have to visit their area’s Anganwadi Centre to get themselves registered under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Anganwadi Worker present at the Anganwadi Centre will register pregnant women in Pradhanmantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Ayushman Card or Aadhaar Card or E Shram Card is needed at the time of registration.
• Anganwadi Worker will Login in PM Matru Vandana Yojana Official Website or the PM Matru Vandana Official Mobile with their Login ID and Password.
• Pregnant Women’s Documents and Aadhaar/ Bank-linked mobile numbers will be verified through OTP authentication.
• Live Photo Capture and Signature will also be uploaded by the Anganwadi Worker of Pregnant Women Beneficiary.
• Beneficiary Pregnant Women will receive the Beneficiary ID/ Registration Number of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana on their registered mobile number after successful registration.
• Respective Officials will verify the details of received applications and approve them if found eligible.
• First Instalment of Pradhanmantri Matru Vandana Yojana of Rs. 3,000/- and Second Instalment of Rs. 2,000/- after childbirth will be directly transferred into the Aadhaar-linked bank Account of the Pregnant woman beneficiary.
• Earlier, Pregnant Women had registered themselves online through the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Official Website.
• But the Ministry of Women and Child Development has stopped this service for now, and only Anganwadi Centres are authorised to register pregnant women under this scheme.
• Pradhanmantri Matru Vandana Yojana Application Status can be checked through the official website through Beneficiary ID or Registered Mobile Number.
  

Progress of PM Matru Vandana Yojana

Important Links Available

• Official Website of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Application Status of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Grievance/ Complaint Registration of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Mobile Application of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
• Official Website of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• Contact Details of Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Helpline Number of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana :- 14408.
• Contact Email of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana :- pmmvy-mwcd@gov.in.
• Address of Ministry of Women and Child Development :-
  Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
  New Delhi – 110001.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana?
  -The main objective is to provide financial assistance to pregnant women to ensure proper nutrition and to compensate their wage loss during maternity.
• Who can apply for the PM Matru Vandana Yojana?
  -Pregnant and lactating women who belong to socially and economically disadvantaged sections are eligible to apply.
• How much financial assistance is provided under PMMVY?
  -Rs. 5,000/- is provided for the first child in two installments, and Rs. 6,000/- is given for the second pregnancy if a girl child is born.
• Is Aadhaar mandatory for applying under this scheme?
  -Yes,an  Aadhaar card is mandatory for registration under the scheme.
• Can a woman apply for this scheme during her second pregnancy?
  -Yes, but only if the second child is a girl, and the woman will receive Rs. 6,000 as financial assistance.
• Where should a pregnant woman go to apply for PMMVY?
  -She must visit her nearest Anganwadi Centre for registration under the Pradhanmantri Matru Vandana Scheme.
• What documents are required for registration under PMMVY?
  -Aadhaar card, Ayushman Card or E Shram Card, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number are required.
• What is the timeline for receiving the first installment under the PM Matru Vandana Scheme?
  -The first installment of Rs. 3,000/- is given after registration and at least one ANC checkup within 6 months of LMP.
• When is the second installment released under this scheme?
  -Rs. 2,000/- is given after childbirth once the newborn receives the first immunization doses like BCG, OPV, DPT, and Hepatitis B.
• Can a pregnant woman file a complaint under PMMVY?
  -Yes, she can file a complaint using her Beneficiary ID or registered mobile number through the official website or helpline.
• What is the helpline number for PM Matru Vandana Yojana assistance?
  – The helpline number is 14408.
• Can the scheme registration be done online by the beneficiary herself?
  -No, currently only Anganwadi Workers are authorized to register beneficiaries under this scheme.
• Is there any deadline to apply for PMMVY?
  -Yes, the application must be submitted within 730 days after conceiving.
• How can one check the application status for PMMVY?
  -Status can be checked online through the official website using the Beneficiary ID or Registered Mobile Number.
• What is the official email for grievance redressal under PMMVY?
  -Beneficiaries can email their queries to pmmvy-mwcd@gov.in.

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