Central government scheme · Ministry of Women and Child Development (Samarthya sub-scheme of Mission Shakti)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Also called PMMVY · Formerly Maternity Benefit Programme

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a central scheme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development that pays cash straight to a mother's bank or post office account during pregnancy and after childbirth. It is for pregnant women and new mothers who meet specific category or income conditions, aged 18 years 7 months to 55 years at the time of childbirth, for the first child and for the second child only if it is a girl. Beneficiaries get ₹5,000 for the first child in two instalments and ₹6,000 for a second child if it is a girl. To apply, ask an Anganwadi worker or ASHA to fill the online form, or self-register on the official portal or through UMANG.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Apply on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in

Who can apply for PMMVY

  • Pregnant women and new mothers who meet any one condition: SC or ST; 40% or more disability; BPL or NFSA ration card; PM-JAY, e-Shram, PM-KISAN or MGNREGA job card holder.
  • Also eligible: women whose net family income (own or head of family's) is under ₹8 lakh a year, and pregnant or lactating Anganwadi Workers, Helpers and ASHAs.
  • Aged 18 years 7 months to 55 years at the time of childbirth.
  • Benefit is for the first child, and for the second child only if it is a girl.
  • Apply within 270 days of the child's birth.

PMMVY benefits

  • First child: ₹5,000 in two instalments: ₹3,000 after pregnancy registration and antenatal check-up, ₹2,000 after birth registration and the baby's vaccines up to 14 weeks.
  • Second child, if a girl: ₹6,000 in one instalment after birth registration and vaccines up to 14 weeks.
  • Paid by Direct Benefit Transfer into an Aadhaar-seeded bank or post office account.
  • After a miscarriage or stillbirth, the woman is treated as a fresh beneficiary in a later pregnancy.
  • The mother can also get Janani Suraksha Yojana cash for an institutional delivery.

How to apply for PMMVY

  1. Ask the local Anganwadi worker or ASHA to fill the online form for you, or self-register on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in (citizen login) or through UMANG.
  2. Give Aadhaar, mobile number, bank or post office account details and proof of eligibility.
  3. Register the pregnancy and complete the antenatal check-up to get the first instalment.
  4. After birth, register the child's birth and complete vaccinations up to 14 weeks to get the next payment.
  5. Track status on the portal; SMS updates are sent at each stage.

Documents needed for PMMVY

  • Aadhaar card (mandatory; husband's Aadhaar is no longer needed)
  • Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account details
  • Mobile number
  • Mother and Child Protection (MCP/RCH) card with LMP and antenatal check-up dates
  • One eligibility proof, e.g. SC/ST certificate, BPL/NFSA ration card, e-Shram card, MGNREGA job card or income certificate
  • Child's birth certificate and immunisation details (for later instalments)

Where it applies

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Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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