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Extended Registration Period for Prime Minister's Matru Vandana Yojana until August 15; Approximately Rs 19,000 Crores Paid to 4 Crore Women to Date

Financial assistance program PMMVY provides Indian mothers with Rs 5,000 for their first child and Rs 6,000 for their second daughter, explicitly during and post-pregnancy. The ongoing effort includes door-to-door registration by Anganwadi and ASHA workers to broaden the scheme's reach.

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Extension of Registration Drive for PM Matru Vandana Yojana till August 15; Over 4 Crore Women Received Funds Totaling Nearly Rs 19,000 Crore

Extended Registration Period for Prime Minister's Matru Vandana Yojana until August 15; Approximately Rs 19,000 Crores Paid to 4 Crore Women to Date

In an effort to improve maternal health and nutrition, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. This centrally sponsored scheme, which falls under the 'Samarthya' sub-scheme of Mission Shakti, aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the PMMVY scheme, pregnant and lactating mothers must meet the following criteria:

  1. Pregnant and lactating mothers for the first child.
  2. Lactating mothers having a second child who is a girl.
  3. The beneficiaries must register their pregnancy at a state government-approved health facility.
  4. Socially and economically disadvantaged sections, such as women belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), women with disabilities, holders of BPL ration cards, and beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY), are eligible to receive benefits.

Benefits

The PMMVY scheme offers financial support in the form of maternity benefits. The amount and conditions for each child order are as follows:

| Child Order | Benefit Amount | Conditions | |---------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st child | ₹5,000 in two installments | The first installment of ₹3,000 is given after pregnancy registration and one antenatal check-up within 6 months. The second installment of ₹2,000 is given after birth registration and primary immunization completion (BCG, OPV, DPT, IPV, Hepatitis B). | | 2nd child (girl only) | ₹6,000 in a single installment | The amount is given after completion of primary immunization. This benefit is applicable if the second child is a girl. | | Multiple births (twins/triplets with a girl child) | Benefit for one girl child only | If the second pregnancy results in multiple children with at least one girl, the benefit is applicable for one girl child only. |

In cases of miscarriage or stillbirth, the beneficiary can be considered a fresh beneficiary in future pregnancies.

PMMVYSoft Platform Details

To streamline the implementation of PMMVY, the PMMVYSoft platform has been launched. This platform enables Aadhaar-based biometric authentication through UIDAI and ensures direct benefit transfer to Aadhaar-seeded bank or post office accounts via NPCI verification.

Key features of the PMMVYSoft platform include:

  1. An Integrated Grievance Module for addressing concerns and complaints.
  2. A Facial Recognition System (FRS) for authentication purposes.
  3. A multilingual toll-free helpline (14408) for assistance.
  4. An automated tracking (due-list) system to follow up with potential beneficiaries.

The platform is used by state and UT officials and field functionaries for applications and benefit disbursement, improving transparency and efficiency.

How to Apply

Applications for the PMMVY scheme can be submitted through Health Workers (Male/Female), Group Promoters, and ASHA volunteers at health institutions. Online application is also available via Citizen Login on the official website or using an Android mobile app.

With these digital enhancements, the PMMVY scheme aims to promote maternal and child health, with a special emphasis on supporting girl children in the second birth order. As of July 31, 2025, more than 4.05 crore women have received at least one installment of maternity benefits under PMMVY. The total disbursement under PMMVY exceeds Rs 19,028 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

For more details, refer to the link: PMMVY: Pregnant Women Eligible for Rs 5000 Benefit; Check Eligibility & Other Details. The PMMVY scheme is now being implemented using the PMMVYSoft platform, which went live in March 2023. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) until August 15, 2025.

  1. To ensure effective financial management and seamless disbursement of maternity benefits, the PMMVYscheme utilizes the PMMVYSoft platform for direct benefit transfer.
  2. Given the emphasis on girl children in the second birth order, the PMMVY scheme, operating under the umbrella of the 'Samarthya' sub-scheme of Mission Shakti, offers financial support to both pregnant and lactating mothers, as part of a broader initiative to improve maternal health and business governance in the arena of women and child development.

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