Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Central GovtCategory: WomenMinistry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

Maternity benefit of Rs. 5,000 in three installments to pregnant and lactating mothers for first child. Wage compensation for partial wage loss.

Eligibility criteria

  • Pregnant/lactating mother (first child)
  • 19+

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Register pregnancy at Anganwadi — Registered
  2. Submit forms 1A, 1B, 1C as milestones met — Installments credited

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • MCP Card — Mother and Child Protection Card (Original)

Official source: https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/pradhan-mantri-matru-vandana-yojana#maternity-benefit

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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