ActiveCentral Sector SchemeLaunched 2017-01-01Verified: 2026-09-16

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Q: Who is excluded from receiving maternity benefits under PMMVY?

Women who are in regular employment with the Central Government, State Governments, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or who are in receipt of similar benefits under any statutory law, are excluded.

Q: What is the benefit amount for the second child under PMMVY 2.0?

Under revised Mission Shakti guidelines, if the second child is a girl, the mother is entitled to a one-time financial assistance of ₹6,000 after birth registration and vaccination.

Q: Is the benefit transferred into a joint bank account?

No, the financial assistance under PMMVY must be transferred directly into an individual bank or post office account solely in the mother name.

Direct benefit maternity benefit scheme under Mission Shakti offering cash incentives up to ₹6,000 for pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Government Levelcentral Government

Administering BodyMinistry of Women and Child Development

Beneficiary Sector

Health & Healthcare Women & Child Development

Applicable Jurisdiction

All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Cash incentive paid in tranches via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): For first living child: ₹5,000 in two installments (Installment 1: ₹3,000 on registration of pregnancy and at least one ANC within 6 months; Installment 2: ₹2,000 on child birth registration and completion of first cycle of vaccination). For second child (if female child): Lump-sum ₹6,000 in a single installment post-birth registration and immunization. Additional institutional delivery incentive of ₹1,000 under JSY brings total assistance to ₹6,000.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹2,500 Crore (Union Budget allocation under Mission Shakti / PMMVY)

Official Budget Document ↗

Verified Beneficiary Reach

3.5+ Crore pregnant women and lactating mothers benefited

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Minimum 19 years

Annual Family Income Ceiling:₹8,00,000 per annum

Target Occupations:all

Eligible Gender:female

Social Category / Reservation:all, SC, ST, BPL, EWS

Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) who are not regular employees of Central/State Governments or Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) or receiving similar maternity benefits under other laws. Family income must be under ₹8 lakh per annum or belong to socially/economically disadvantaged categories (SC/ST, BPL, E-Shram, PMAY). Must register LMP date within 570 days.

Required Documents Checklist

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Mother-Child Protection (MCP) CardMandatory
Issued by health centre recording LMP date and ANC checkup.
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Aadhaar Card of the motherMandatory
Mandatory for identification and DBT mapping.
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Aadhaar-linked Bank / Post Office Account PassbookMandatory
Individual account in the mother name for receiving DBT.
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Child Birth Registration CertificateMandatory
Mandatory for second installment and girl-child second birth benefit.
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Category Proof / Income Certificate (< ₹8 Lakh)Mandatory
Ration Card, E-Shram card, or Income certificate.

How to Apply

1. Register at the local Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or approved health facility, or apply online via the PMMVY citizen portal (https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in). 2. Create citizen login using mobile number and Aadhaar authentication. 3. Enter MCP card details, LMP (Last Menstrual Period) date, and ANC checkup date. 4. Fill in mother bank details for Aadhaar-seeded DBT. 5. The Anganwadi Worker (AWW) / ASHA worker verifies physical records and forwards to Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). 6. Financial installments are credited directly into the mother bank account via PFMS/DBT.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: pmmvy.wcd.gov.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Who is excluded from receiving maternity benefits under PMMVY?

Women who are in regular employment with the Central Government, State Governments, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or who are in receipt of similar benefits under any statutory law, are excluded.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the benefit amount for the second child under PMMVY 2.0?

Under revised Mission Shakti guidelines, if the second child is a girl, the mother is entitled to a one-time financial assistance of ₹6,000 after birth registration and vaccination.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Is the benefit transferred into a joint bank account?

No, the financial assistance under PMMVY must be transferred directly into an individual bank or post office account solely in the mother name.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Mother is a regular government/PSE employee; applicant under 19 years of age at pregnancy; application submitted past the 570-day window from LMP date; second child application for a male child.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Date	Field	Description / Update	Source Citation
2026-09-16	initial_verification	Baseline verification of PMMVY 2.0 guidelines under Mission Shakti, girl child incentives, and DBT norms.	Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Within 570 days from the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) date

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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Mission Shakti PMMVY Cell, Ministry of Women and Child Development

Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001

Helpline: 1098 / 011-23386423 (National Women and Child Helpline)

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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