CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Delhi: Women get Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 under the Matru Vandana scheme
New Delhi. The Central government is running the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) with the aim of providing financial assistance to women during pregnancy and after childbirth. Under this scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, eligible women are given financial assistance of Rs 5,000 on the birth of the first living child and Rs 6,000 if the second child is a girl. The amount is sent directly to the beneficiary’s bank or post office account.
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to pregnant women for nutrition, health care, and rest before and after delivery.
Rs 5,000 for the first child in two instalments
For the first child, an eligible woman receives total assistance of Rs 5,000 in two instalments. The first instalment of Rs 3,000 is given after completion of conditions related to registration of pregnancy and prescribed antenatal health check-ups. The second instalment of Rs 2,000 is provided after registration of the child’s birth and completion of the prescribed vaccination cycle after birth.
Rs 6,000 on the birth of a second daughter
If the second child is a girl, the eligible woman is given a lump sum amount of Rs 6,000. For this, it is necessary to fulfil conditions related to pregnancy registration, prescribed health check-ups and required vaccination after the birth of the child. Eligible women may also be entitled, as per rules, to assistance under the Janani Suraksha Yojana in case of institutional delivery.
Which women can receive the benefit?
The benefit of the scheme is available to eligible pregnant and lactating women. Priority has been given to women from socially and economically weaker sections. Women belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, women with disabilities, BPL ration card holders, e-Shram card holders, MGNREGA job card holders, women within the prescribed income limit and other notified categories may be eligible.
Women who are in regular employment with the Central or state governments or in the public sector, and who are covered under similar maternity benefits, are not eligible for this scheme.
How to apply?
Eligible women can apply with the help of the nearest Anganwadi centre or ASHA worker. For online applications, the government’s official portal https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in can be used.
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