Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity social welfare program that was launched under the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013. It aims to tackle the issue of undernourishment in pregnant women and women who have just delivered babies.

PMMVY provides cash incentives in three instalments to pregnant women and lactating mothers, worth a total of ₹5,000. The first incentive of ₹1,000 is paid out on early registration of the pregnancy at approved health facilities. After this, the remaining amount is provided in equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.

The following categories of pregnant women (PW) and lactating mothers (LMs) can become beneficiaries of the scheme:

• All PW and LMs except those under regular employment with the State Government, Central Government or Public Sector Undertaking

• PW and LMs who are receiving similar benefits under any other law in force

• Eligible PW and LMs who have their pregnancy after or on January 1, 2017, for their first child

• Pregnant and lactating Anganwadi Workers (AWW), Anganwadi Helpers (AWH) and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA)

Here are some key advantages of being covered under the PM Matru Vandana Yojana:

Cash Incentives

The beneficiary is eligible to receive cash incentives under the PMMVY yojana. Here, the incentive is given in three instalments in the following way:

• First Instalment

An incentive of ₹1,000 is provided on early registration of the pregnancy at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or any approved health facility recognised by the State or Union Territory.

• Second Instalment

The second incentive of ₹2,000 is given after six months of pregnancy on completing at least one antenatal check-up.

• Third Instalment

The final incentive of ₹2,000 is given after the registration of childbirth and completion of the first cycle of vaccinations such as OPV, BCG, DPT and Hepatitis B.

Additional Cash Incentive

The eligible beneficiaries shall receive an additional incentive of ₹1,000 under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for institutional delivery. Hence, the beneficiaries shall get a total maternity benefit of ₹6,000 under the PMMVY and JSY scheme.

Here are the criteria that an applicant must fulfil to be eligible for the PM Matru Vandana Yojana:

• Pregnant women and lactating mothers conceiving their first child

• Pregnancy must be conceived on or after January 1, 2017

• The applicant should register within 730 days of her Last Menstrual Period (LMP)

You can easily apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana and gain coverage through both online and offline modes. Here’s a guide to help you register under the PMMVY.

• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana - Online Registration

1. Go to the PMMVY scheme website at https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/department/pmmvy.html

2. Click on the ‘Login/Register’ option visible on the screen

3. Choose the ‘Registering Here’ option

4. Create a beneficiary user account. Enter the details required on the page such as the beneficiary’s name, mobile number, email ID, password, etc. 

5. Log in to your account using your email ID and password

6. Select the ‘New Beneficiary’ option available on the page

7. Proceed to register a new beneficiary by filling out the form with basic details, address, account details, etc. 

8. Click on the ‘Verify’ option to complete the application process for PM Matritva Vandana Yojana

• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana - Offline Registration

In case you do not reside in the states where Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana online registration is available, you can opt for the offline method.

1. Visit the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or the nearest approved government health facility implementing the PMMVY scheme

2. Fill in the application form received at the AWC or download Form 1A from the official website

3. Enter the beneficiary details, husband’s details, address, mobile number, LMP date, bank details, etc. and submit it at the AWC or the approved health facility

4. The supervisor shall verify the information provided in the application form

5. You shall get an acknowledgement copy from the AWW/ASHA/ANM (Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife).

 

Your Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana registration will then be completed successfully.

First Instalment

• Form 1A - duly filled application

• Copy of identity proof (PAN card, Ration card, Voter ID card, MGNREGS job card)

• Copy of Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card

• Copy of Post Office or bank account details

• Undertaking duly signed by the beneficiary and her husband

Second Instalment

• Form 1B - duly filled application

• Copy of MCP card

Third Instalment

• Form 1C - duly filled application

• Copy of MCP card

• Copy of childbirth registration

• Copy of Aadhaar card

If the beneficiary experiences a miscarriage or stillbirth, she will be eligible to claim the remaining instalments during future pregnancies. Specifically, if a miscarriage occurs after claiming the first instalment, she will be entitled to receive the second and third instalments. Similarly, if a miscarriage or stillbirth occurs after claiming both the first and second instalments, she will be entitled to receive the third instalment during future pregnancies. This provision is applicable only if the beneficiary meets the scheme's eligibility criteria in the future.

Since beneficiaries of the PMMVY scheme are eligible to receive its benefits only once, they will not be eligible for future pregnancies in the event of infant mortality. However, this is if they have already claimed the available instalments under the plan.

You can complete the PMMVY beneficiary payment status check online to learn which instalments you have received:

1. Go to the official Public Financial Management System website (https://pfms.nic.in/) 

2. Click on the ‘Know Your Payment’ option available under the ‘Payment Status’ section

3. Enter your bank name, account number and word verification 

4. Click on ‘Send OTP on Registered Mobile No.’ to view the PMMVY payment status

 

You will now find the PMMVY scheme payment details with the number of instalments claimed.

• Address: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi

• PMMVY Complaint Helpline Number: 011 - 23382393

• Email ID: shwetasehgal1@kpmg.com

 

With the help of the cash incentives available under the scheme, the mother, as well as the newborn child, are taken care of, under the yojana. Many of these government health schemes further stress the importance of our health and how we must prioritise it. 

 

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