Are you going to be a mother soon and financial worries are bothering you. Then Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is good news for you.
Under this scheme, the government provides financial assistance to pregnant mothers. Let’s get complete information about this scheme and know how you can take advantage of it.
What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
This is an important scheme run by the central government. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to financially weak pregnant women.
Under the scheme, the government deposits a total amount of ₹ 5,000 in three installments to pregnant women directly into their bank account.
Benefits of the Scheme
Financial support- The amount of ₹ 5,000 helps reduce the expenses incurred during pregnancy and delivery.
Improvement in nutrition- This amount can be used to provide nutritious food for mother and child.
Improvement in mother-child health- A better diet leads to better health of mother and child.
Women Empowerments- Financial help increases the confidence of women.
Who can avail of the benefits
Permanent resident of India
First-time pregnant woman (benefits of the scheme are also available even if twins or triplets are born)
The age of the woman should be more than 19 years at the time of application
Antyodaya ration card holders or fall in the BPL category
Should not be a regular employee in a government department or public sector undertaking
Required Documents
Mother’s Aadhaar card
Father’s Aadhaar card (if available)
Bank account details (bank passbook or account number and IFSC code)
Proof of address (Aadhaar card/ration card/voter ID card)
Proof of pregnancy (certificate from government hospital/health center)
How to Apply
You can apply for the scheme in two ways
Online application
Visit the official website https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in/.
Click on the “Citizen Login” option.
Enter your mobile number and verify by OTP.
Click on “Data Entry” and select “ Get Beneficiary Registration”.
Fill in the child’s details (first or second birth).
Select the Aadhaar card number, date of birth, age, and category.
Submit address proof along with mobile number and ID proof.
Submit the form after entering all correct the details.
Offline Application
Contact your nearest Anganwadi centre or ASHA worker.
Submit the required documents and fill out the application form.
PMMVY Helpline Number: 1902.