New Delhi. Many welfare schemes for women are being run by the Central Government. One of these is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), under which financial assistance is provided to pregnant women and mothers taking care of a newborn baby. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial support to women during pregnancy and improve the health of mother and child.
Under this scheme, eligible women get a total assistance of Rs 5,000 on the birth of their first child. At the same time, if the second child is a daughter, then a lump sum financial assistance of Rs 6,000 is given by the government. This amount is sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary through DBT.
How much amount will be given for the first and second child?
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, a provision for financial assistance has been made on the basis of children.
first child: A total of Rs 5,000 is given to the eligible woman in two installments.
If the second child is a daughter: The woman is given a lump sum assistance of Rs 6,000. For this, it is necessary to register during pregnancy.
With this financial assistance, women can meet their needs related to nutrition, health and essential care during pregnancy.
Which women will get the benefit of the scheme?
The benefit of this scheme is given to pregnant women and lactating mothers as per the prescribed eligibility conditions. However, women in regular employment in Central or State Government and Public Sector Undertakings and already receiving similar maternity benefits are not eligible.
Which documents are required for application?
Some important documents are required while applying for the scheme. These include parents' Aadhaar card, Maternal and Child Protection (MCP) card and bank or post office account information linked to Aadhaar.
Apply from home or Anganwadi center
To avail the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, women can apply by visiting their nearest Anganwadi center. Apart from this, the facility of online application is also available through the official portal of the scheme.