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 Rs. 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 PM Matru Vandana Yojana aims to provide partial compensation for the wages lost during pregnancy. Due to the cash incentives available under the PMMVY scheme, pregnant women and lactating mothers can get sufficient rest before and after the birth of their first child. Furthermore, the plan also strives to improve the health-seeking behaviour amongst pregnant women.

All Pregnant Women (PW) and Lactating Mothers (LM), except for the ones under regular employment with the State Government, Central Government or Public Sector Undertaking. Or PW & LM who are receiving similar benefits under any other law in force.

 

Eligible PW & LM 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).

 

In case of stillbirth or miscarriage, the beneficiary shall receive the PMMVY benefits only once. Thus, the PW & LM can claim the remaining instalments in the event of future pregnancies.

 

In the event of infant mortality, no further benefits shall be available for future pregnancies as the beneficiary has received all the instalments under the PMMVY scheme.

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

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

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

Third Instalment

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 PM Matru Vandana Yojana eligibility criteria that an applicant must fulfil:

 

1. Pregnant women and lactating mothers conceiving their first child

 

2. Pregnancy must be conceived on or after January 1, 2017

 

3. The applicant should not be covered under any paid maternity scheme

 

4. The applicant registers within 730 days of pregnancy

The main purpose of the PMMVY scheme is to offer cash incentives for lactating or pregnant women who lost their jobs owing to ongoing pregnancy. However, there are no additional coverages besides the three instalments worth ₹5,000 that are to be claimed within 150 days, 180 days and childbirth.

You can easily apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana and gain coverage through the online and offline modes. However, you must note that a beneficiary can only apply for the scheme within 730 days since the date of her Last Menstrual Period (LMP) as recorded in the Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card. Here’s a detailed step-by-step process to help you register under the PMMVY scheme.

1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana - Online Registration

Currently, the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana online registration is only available for states such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

• Step 1: Go to the official PMMVY scheme website (https://pmmvy-cas.nic.in)

• Step 2: Click on the ‘Beneficiary Login’ option visible on the screen.

• Step 3: You shall find the option for ‘Registering New User’, so select the ‘Click Here’ button. 

• Step 4: Now proceed to create a beneficiary user account. Enter the details required on the page such as the beneficiary’s name, mobile number, email ID, password, etc. 

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

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

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

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

2. 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.

• Step 1: You can visit the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or the nearest approved government health facility implementing the PMMVY scheme. 

• Step 2: Fill in the application form received at the AWC or download Form 1A from the official website (https://pmmvy-cas.nic.in). 

• Step 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. 

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

• Step 5: You shall get an acknowledgement copy from the AWW/ASHA/ANM (Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife). Your Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana registration has been successfully completed!

 

Download the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana forms to claim the three instalments:

Form 1A - for new beneficiary registration and to claim the first instalment.

 

Form 1B - to claim the second instalment.

 

Form 1C - to claim the third instalment.

 

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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 passbook

 

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 shall be eligible to claim the remaining instalments in case of future pregnancy. The beneficiary will receive the second and third instalment if she has a miscarriage after claiming the first instalment. Similarly, she shall get the third instalment in case she has a miscarriage or stillbirth after claiming the first and the second instalment for future pregnancies. This is applicable only if the beneficiary fulfils the eligibility criteria of the scheme in the future.

As the beneficiaries are eligible for receiving the PMMVY scheme benefits only once, they won’t be eligible for future pregnancies in case of infant mortality. This is applicable if they have already claimed the instalments available under the plan.

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

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

• Step 2: Click on the ‘Know Your Payment’ option available on the page. 

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

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

• Step 5: You will now find the PMMVY scheme payment details with the number of instalments claimed.

You do not need to download a separate PMMVY card since you can use the unique ID specified on your Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card. This is used to record specific details and check-ups pertaining to the pregnancy.

The card can also be used by families to be educated about the importance of institutional deliveries, and can also function as an identification proof. Furthermore, the images printed on these can also help mothers and their families in identifying several nutritional requirements and more of a child.

Address:

 

Deputy Director PMMVY

 

Department of Women and Child Development

 

Government of NCT of Delhi, 1, Canning Lane (Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane), Near Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Bus Stop, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001.

 

PMMVY Complaint Helpline Number: 011 - 23382393

 

Email ID: igmsy.hq@gmail.com

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