Motherhood is a transformative journey, and recognizing the crucial role mothers play in shaping the nation’s future, the Government of India introduced the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). This revolutionary scheme aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women, ensuring a healthy and secure environment for both the mother and the child. In this blog, we will explore the various benefits of PMMVY and guide you on how to avail these essential benefits.
From 01.01.2017, the Maternity Benefit Programme is implemented in all the districts of the country. The programme is named as ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ (PMMVY). Under PMMVY, a cash incentive of Rs.5000/- is provided directly to the Bank / Post Office Account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) for first living child of the family subject to fulfilling specific conditions
relating to Maternal and Child Health.
Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:
- Financial Support During Pregnancy and Lactation: PMMVY provides a direct cash benefit to pregnant and lactating women. This financial assistance helps in covering the cost of maternal care, ensuring that expectant mothers receive the necessary nutrition, medical aid, and support during and after pregnancy.
- Promoting Institutional Deliveries: The scheme incentivizes institutional deliveries by providing a cash incentive to pregnant women who choose to deliver their babies in a healthcare facility. This encourages women to seek professional medical care during childbirth, reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
- Ensuring Adequate Nutrition: PMMVY promotes proper nutrition during pregnancy by encouraging the consumption of a balanced diet. The financial assistance provided aids mothers in meeting their dietary requirements, contributing to the healthy development of the child and reducing the chances of malnutrition.
- Empowering Women: By providing direct financial assistance to women, PMMVY contributes to their economic empowerment. This financial support not only ensures better health for the mother and child but also plays a role in uplifting the socio-economic status of women in the country.
- Conditional Cash Transfer: The scheme operates on a conditional cash transfer model, where beneficiaries receive the financial assistance in installments. This ensures that mothers adhere to the recommended antenatal and postnatal care, promoting a holistic approach to maternal well-being.
How to Avail PMMVY Benefits:
- Registration: Eligible women need to register for the scheme at the nearest Anganwadi center or healthcare facility during the early stages of pregnancy.
- Verification: After registration, the provided details are verified by the concerned authorities to confirm eligibility.
- Application Submission: Once verified, the applicant needs to submit the required documents, including a copy of the mother’s Aadhar card and the child’s birth certificate.
- Cash Transfer: Upon successful verification, the financial assistance is transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiary in installments.
- Follow-up Check-ups: Beneficiaries are encouraged to attend regular check-ups at healthcare facilities to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the child.
PMMVY Eligibility Conditions:
Table I
| Instalment | Conditions | Documents Required | Amount (In Rupees) |
| First Instalment | Requires mother to:- Register her pregnancy in the MCP card along with required documents within 150 days from LMP | – Dully filled Application Form 1A – Copy of MCP Card – Copy of Identity Proof – Copy of Bank/ Post Office Account Passbook | Rs.1000/- |
| Second Instalment | – At least one Ante Natal Check Up – Can be claimed post 180 days of Pregnancy | – Duly filled Application Form 1 B – Copy of MCP Card | Rs.2000/- |
| Third | – Child Birth is registered. – Child has received first cycle of immunizations of CG, OPV, DPT and Hepatitis B. – Aadhaar is mandatory in all states except for J&K, Assam, Meghalaya | – Duly filled Application Form 1C – Copy of MCP Card – Copy of Aadhaar ID – Copy of Child Birth Registration Certificate | Rs.2000/- |
Table II
| Vaccine | When to give | Dose | Route | Site |
| BCG | At birth or as early as possible till one year of age | 0.1 ml (0.05 ml until one month of age) | Intradermal | Left upper arm |
| Hepatitis B-Birth dose | At birth or as early as possible within 24 hours | 0.5 ml | Intra Muscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh-Left |
| OPV-0 | At birth or as early as possible within the first 15 days | 2 drops | Oral | Oral |
| OPV 1, 2 & 3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks | 2 drops | Oral | Oral |
| DPT 1, 2 & 3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks | 0.5 ml | Intra Muscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh |
| Hepatitis B 1,2 &3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks | 0.5 ml | Intra Muscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh |
| Pentavalent 1,2 &3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks | 0.5 ml | Intra Muscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh |
Registration: Please find the link for YouTube video listing out the detailed process for registering the beneficiary under PMMVY scheme – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2A7mheyMy4
Steps required to fill 1st Instalment in PMMVY CAS:
a. Login to the PMMVY CAS, please visit https://pmmvycas.nic.in, log in with respective Scheme Facilitator’s login details;
b. Search for the beneficiary with the identification details provided by the beneficiary;
c. If the beneficiary is registered, click on the beneficiary ID and open the registration form;
d. Click on “Second Instalment” or “Third Instalment” as required to open the respective form;
e. Fill in the details as per the Second or Third Instalment respectively (follow the instructions provided in
PMMVY-CAS User Manual).
Please find the link for you-tube video listing out the detailed process for filling the Second and Third Instalment form – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2A7mheyMy4
IMPORTANT LINKS
Official Website: Click Here
Official Notification: Click Here