About this health scheme
The scheme is to provide maternity benefits to women belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. For first child the maternity benefit of Rs. 5,000 is provided in two instalments under PMMVY and second child, it is Rs. 6,000 is to be provided subject to second child is girl.
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored flagship scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, designed to support pregnant women and lactating mothers. The scheme is to provide maternity benefits to women belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. The maternity benefit is to be provided to a woman for the first two living children provided the second child is a girl. For the first child the maternity benefit of Rs. 5,000/- is provided in two instalments under PMMVY and the beneficiary is also entitled to receive the cash incentive as per approved norms towards Maternity Benefit under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) after institutional delivery so that on an average, a women gets Rs. 6,000/-. For the second child, the benefit of Rs. 6,000/- is to be provided subject to second child is a girl child, in one installment after the birth. Cases of miscarriage/still births are to be treated as fresh cases for providing maternity benefit under the scheme. Further, as per the new guidelines for 'Mission Shakti’, applicable with effect from 01.04.2022, the scheme (PMMVY 2.0) seeks to promote positive behavioral change towards girl child by providing additional cash incentive for the second child, if that is a girl child. Thus, for the second child, the benefit of Rs. 6,000/- is to be provided in one instalment post birth. This would contribute towards improving Sex Ratio at Birth by discouraging female feticide. Also, in case of miscarriage/stillbirth, the beneficiary will be treated as a fresh beneficiary in the event of any future pregnancy.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Launch year | 2017 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | pmmvy-cas.nic.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 8 lakh per year |
| Age | 19+ years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 19+ years
- 💰Income Rs. 8 lakh tak
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The cash incentives is provided in two instalments for the first child as per the schedule provided in
table below:
- Scheme Condition for First Child
| Instalment | Conditions | Amount (in Rs.) |
| First Instalment | On registration of pregnancy and at least one Antenatal checkup within six months from last menstrual period date at the Anganwadi Centre or approved Health facilities may be identified by the respective administering State/UT. | 3,000/- |
| Second Instalment | Childbirth is registered. The child has received all due vaccines till the age of 14 weeks as admissible under the Universal Immunization Programme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. | 2,000/- |
- Scheme Condition for Second Child (if it is a girl child)
| Single Instalment | On registration of pregnancy and at least one Ante-Natal Check-up (ANC) within six months from LMP at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) approved Health facilities may be identified by the respective administering State/UT. The girl child birth shall be registered under this Scheme. The girl child has received all due vaccines till the girl child attains age of fourteen weeks from the date of birth as admissible under the Universal Immunization Programme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. | 6,000/- |
In case of miscarriage/still birth, the beneficiary would be treated as fresh beneficiary in event of any
future pregnancy.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be of at least 19 years old and a pregnant women.
- The applicant should be employed and experiencing wage-loss due to the pregnancy.
- The scheme is applicable only for the first live birth.
- Eligible beneficiary can apply for the benefit under PMMVY scheme within 270 days from the child birth.
- If a beneficiary delivers twins/ triplets/ quadruplets in her second pregnancy, with one or more children being girl, she will receive incentive for second girl child as per the PMMVY 2.0 norms.
Criteria for determining socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society are the following:
- Women belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
- Women who are partially (40%) or fully disabled (Divyang Jan)
- Women holder of BPL Ration Card
- Women Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) under Ayushman Bharat.
- Women holding e-Shram card
- Women farmers who are beneficiaries under Kisan Samman Nidhi
- Women holding MGNREGA Job Card
- Women whose net family income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh per annum
- Pregnant and Lactating AWWs/ AWHs/ ASHAs
- Women holding Ration Card under NFSA Act 2013.
- Any other category as may be prescribed by the Central Government
Who is not eligible
- The beneficiary's husband’s Aadhaar is not mandatory for availing the benefits under the Scheme.
- All pregnant women and lactating mothers in regular employment with the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force shall not be entitled to benefits under PMMVY.
Papers to keep ready
Beneficiaries need documents such as:-
- Aadhaar card,
- Aadhaar mapped bank/post office,
- Bank account details,
- Eligibility proof,
- MCP/RCHI card,
- LMP date,
- ANC date,
- Child birth certificate,
- Child immunization details etc.
Mentioned below a list of documents which required to upload at the time of registration (any one of
these):-
- Women whose net family income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh per annum.
- Women holding MGNREGA Job Card.
- Women farmers who are beneficiaries under Kisan Samman Nidhi.
- Women holding e-Shram card.
- Women Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) under Ayushman Bharat.
- Women holder of BPL ration Card.
- Women who are partially (40%) or fully disabled (Divyang Jan).
- SC Women.
- ST Women.
- Pregnant and Lactating AWWS/ AWHS/ASHAS.
- Women Beneficiaries holding Ration card under National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
All the mandatory provisions like Aadhaar, Aadhaar based payment etc. will be checked at the time of registration for smooth and efficient process. Mobile number has been made mandatory for providing information regarding the status of application and disbursement of fund. Mobile App has been introduced for registration under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY).
Registration walkthrough
Online
- Citizen visit the official website of the Ministry and click on the Citizen login tab.
- Enter mobile number and verify. Then enter details like Full Name, State, District, Area, Block, Village and relationship with beneficiary. Then click create account button.
- Once account is created. Click on Login tab on main homepage of the website.
- Now, enter the User ID, Password and Captcha code. Then apply for the scheme.
- After successful login, click on the "Data Entry" tab and choose the option "Beneficiary Registration".
- Now, enter all the detailed personal details on the Beneficiary registration page.
- Choose suitable option under the Scheme applying for First Child OR Second Child.
- Once all the form details are completed. Click Submit Button.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jan 2017 |
|---|
Terms used in this scheme
- Miscarriage
expulsion of the contents of a pregnant uterus at ay period prior to or during the twenty-sixth week of pregnancy but does not include any miscarriage the causing of which ins punishable under the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860);
Source - Maternity Benefit Act,1961
- live-birth
the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy, which, after such expulsion or extraction, breathes or shows any other evidence of life, and each product of such birth is considered live-born.
Source - The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
- Stillbirth
foetal death where a product of conception has attained at least the prescribed period of gestation.
Source - The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
Frequently asked questions
By When Can I Claim The Second Installment Of The Cash Incentive?
The 2nd installment can be claimed 180 days after the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) of the applicant.
Does this scheme provides any additional coverages?
Apart from the three installments to be claimed within 150 days, 180 days, and at childbirth, the scheme does not offer additional coverages.
Does the benefit under PMMVY continue in case of death?
No, in an unfortunate event that the child does not survive, the beneficiary is not eligible for benefits under PMMVY for further pregnancies as she has already claimed the installments.
Will the beneficiary get the benefit in case of miscarriage or stillbirth?
The beneficiary will receive the installments until the pregnancy is active. Since the benefit is paid out in three installments depending upon the pregnancy milestones, the beneficiary will receive at least two installments in case of stillbirth. The date of miscarriage will be a factor in deciding whether the benefit will continue or not.
I have received only the first installment under an old “Maternity Benefit Program (MBP) called Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY). Can I claim the remaining installments under the PMMVY?
Beneficiaries who have received only the first installment under the old MBP (IGMSY) scheme can claim only third installment under the PMMVY scheme, subject to meeting the criteria of PMMVY.
I Am Expecting Twins, Am I Also Eligible For This Scheme?
Yes, you are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.
I Am Already Availing A Paid Maternity Leave From My Employer. Am I Eligible For This Scheme?
No, if you are already availing any paid maternity scheme or a paid maternity leave from your employer, then in that case you won’t be eligible for this scheme.
I meet all the eligibility conditions of the Scheme, however, I have applied to receive the benefits of the Scheme after the birth of the child. Am I still eligible to apply?
The beneficiary can apply for benefits under the PMMVY Scheme within 730 days from LMP date or 460 days from the date of Child Birth (in case of unavailability of LMP date) subject to fulfilment of all the other eligibility criteria under the Scheme.
Is Last Menstrual Period (LMP) Date Mandatory To Be Provided To Claim Benefits Under The Scheme?
Yes. The LMP Date, as found in the Mother Child Protection (MCP) Card is mandatory to claim the 1st and 2nd installment. If LMP Date is not provided, the beneficiary is not eligible to claim the 1st and 2nd installment and can claim only the 3rd installment provided she fulfils the conditionality for availing third installment of the Scheme.
I Have Forgotten The Password, How Do I Login To The System?
The user can get their password reset using the “Forgot Password” option available below the login space. Also, a user one level above in the system can reset the same [e.g. SO can reset password for a Scheme Facilitator, i.e. Data Entry Operator(DEO)]. The link for password reset is available on User Set up screen - https://pmmvy-cas.nic.in/public/beneficiaryuseraccount/directbeneficiaryusercreation
Where can one check the bank to which Beneficiary’s Aadhaar is seeded?
The link to check is https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper
Beneficiary’s mobile number linked with Aadhaar would receive the OTP to check the Bank to which Beneficiary’s Aadhaar is seeded.
Is there a Toll-Free Number or email Address where I can enquire about the scheme?
Here are the contact details -
Helpline Number: 011 – 23380329
Postal Address:
Deputy Director
PMMVY
Department of Women and Child Development
Government of NCT of Delhi
1, Canning Lane (Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane)
Near Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Bus Stop, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
Email Address:
igmsy.hq@gmail.com
Is There A Cut Off Date For Submission Of Applications?
Yes, the beneficiary can only apply for the scheme within 2 years from the date of beneficiary’s Last Menstrual Period subject to the eligibility conditions of the scheme.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines wcd.delhi.gov.in
- Enrolments Under PMMVY pib.gov.in
- Mission Shakti Guidelines pmmvy.wcd.gov.in (PDF)
- Citizen Training Video pmmvy.wcd.gov.in
- FAQ wcd.delhi.gov.in (PDF)
- Mobile App Link play.google.com
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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