Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

The Government of India has introduced various schemes and plans for women and children. With the prime focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers, the Government introduced the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). This scheme is aimed towards women belonging to the economically weaker section of society.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana provides maternity benefits for a woman’s first two children. However, the second child must be a girl. 

For the first child, the woman gets ₹5,000 in two instalments under PMMVY and additional benefits under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), totalling to ₹6,000. If the second child is a girl, the woman receives ₹6,000 in one payment after the birth. 

If there is a miscarriage or stillbirth, the case is considered a new application for benefits. Starting April 1, 2022, PMMVY 2.0 offers extra benefits for the second girl child under the new ‘Mission Shakti' guidelines. The benefit includes ₹6,000 in one payment after birth.

The PMMVY scheme comes with various benefits for new mothers belonging to the economically weaker section. Here are some of the benefits:

• The women get monetary benefits for the care of the newborn as well as their own nutritional and overall needs post-pregnancy

• The eligible beneficiary gets cash incentives under the scheme in 2 instalments of up to ₹5,000

• The women also get an additional ₹1,000 under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for institutional delivery

• The maternity benefits under the PMMVY and JSY schemes total to ₹6,000

Here is the list of eligible beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:

• Women who hold a BPL Ration Card

• Women with an e-Shram card

• Women with an MGNREGA Job Card

• Women from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

• Women whose annual family income is less than ₹8 Lakhs

• Women who are partially (40%) or fully disabled (Divyang Jan)

• Women farmers receiving benefits under Kisan Samman Nidhi

• Women with a Ration Card under the NFSA Act 2013

• Women beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) under Ayushman Bharat

• Pregnant and lactating Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs), and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)

• Any other category specified by the Central Government

The following individuals and not eligible to claim the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:

• Women whose husband's Aadhaar details are not required to access benefits under the Scheme

• Pregnant women and lactating mothers employed by the Central Government, State Government, or a Public Sector Undertaking or who receive similar benefits under laws

You can carry out PMMVY registration online if you meet the eligibility requirements. Here are the simple steps to follow:

1. Visit the Ministry's official website and click on the 'Citizen Login' tab

2. Enter your mobile number and verify it

3. Fill in your details, such as Full Name, State, District, Area, Block, Village, and your relationship with the beneficiary

4. Click the 'Create Account' button

5. Once your account is created, click on the 'Login' tab on the website's main homepage

6. Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha code to apply for the scheme

7. After logging in successfully, click on the 'Data Entry' tab and select 'Beneficiary Registration'

8. Enter all your personal details on the Beneficiary Registration page

9. Choose the appropriate option for the scheme- First Child or Second Child

10. Once you have completed all the form details, click on 'Submit'

You need to submit some documents to claim the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Here are the documents you need to submit as per different instalments:

1. First Instalment:

• Duly filled Application Form 1A

• Copy of MCP Card

• Copy of Identity Proof

• Copy of Bank or Post Office Account Passbook

2. Second Instalment:

• Duly filled Application Form 1 B

• Copy of MCP Card 

3. Third Instalment:

• Duly filled Application Form 1C

• Copy of the MCP Card

• Copy of the Aadhaar ID

• Copy of the Child Birth Registration Certificate

You can run the PMMVY payment status check online. Here are the steps to follow:

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

2. Find and select the 'Know Your Payment' option under the 'Payment Status' tab

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

4. Click on 'Send OTP on Registered Mobile No.' to receive a One Time Password (OTP) for verification

5. Enter the OTP to view the PMMVY payment status

You do not need to download a separate PMMVY card. Instead, you can use the unique ID of your Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card. This MCP card records various details and check-ups related to your pregnancy.