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WomenCentral GovernmentVerified 1 Sep 2026
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Nodal Implementing Authority: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Administrative ScopeCentral Government
CategoryWomen
Target BeneficiariesPregnant women and lactating mothers for the birth of first and second child (if female child)
Scheme Purpose & Core Objectives
A conditional direct cash transfer maternity benefit scheme compensating for wage loss during pregnancy and childbearing while promoting health-seeking behaviour.
Key Benefits Provided to Beneficiaries
Direct cash transfer benefit of Rs. 5,000 for the first child in two installments upon early registration and institutional delivery
Incentive of Rs. 6,000 for the second child if the newborn child is a girl, promoting gender equality
General Eligibility Criteria
Statutory qualifications required for enrollment without volatile budgetary or transient criteria.
✓Pregnant women aged 19 years and above
✓Belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged categories (SC/ST, BPL ration card, income under Rs. 8 Lakh)
✓Excluded: Women in regular central/state government employment or public sector undertakings