PMMVY (Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana)

1.1 What is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana?

PMMVY is a cash support scheme for pregnant women and new mothers. The Ministry of Women and Child Development runs it.

It took effect on 1 January 2017.

1.2 Why does it exist?

Many women lose wages around childbirth. The scheme gives part of that back, so a mother can rest before and after delivery.

It also aims to improve health-seeking behaviour among pregnant women and lactating mothers.

1.3 How is the money paid?

The cash goes straight into the mother’s bank or post office account. This route is called Direct Benefit Transfer, or DBT.

• Launch: 1 January 2017.
• Ministry: Women and Child Development.
• Delivery: DBT to a bank or post office account.

2.1 What does a first child bring?

A first child brings Rs 5,000. Since April 2022 it is paid in two instalments.

Before that, the same Rs 5,000 came in three instalments of Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000 and Rs 2,000.

2.2 What about a second child?

Since 1 April 2022, a second child is covered too, but only if she is a girl. She brings Rs 6,000, paid in one instalment after the birth.

The aim is a positive change in attitudes towards the girl child.

2.3 Is there a Janani Suraksha top-up?

Yes. A mother who delivers in a health facility also gets the Janani Suraksha Yojana incentive. So, on average, a woman gets Rs 6,000 for her first child.

3.1 What changed in 2022?

PMMVY became a component of the Samarthya sub-scheme of Mission Shakti. Mission Shakti is an umbrella scheme for the safety and empowerment of women.

The 2022 revamp added the second girl child benefit.

3.2 Who is left out?

Women in regular employment with the Central or State Government or a public sector undertaking are excluded. So are women who get similar benefits under any law.

3.3 Does the husband's Aadhaar matter?

No. The husband’s Aadhaar is not mandatory to get the benefit.

• Parent scheme: Mission Shakti, Samarthya sub-scheme.
• Excluded: regular government and PSU employees.
• Aadhaar: husband’s Aadhaar not required.

4.1 How many mothers has it reached?

By 15 July 2022, over 2.89 crore women had enrolled and Rs 11,217.39 crore had been paid. In FY 2023-24, 53,76,728 beneficiaries were covered.

The PMMVY portal, updated on 30 September 2026, shows 4.42 crore beneficiaries paid and Rs 20,811 crore paid in total.

4.2 Does the Anganwadi help with food?

Yes. Every pregnant woman and lactating mother is entitled to a free meal at the Anganwadi during pregnancy and for six months after birth.

• July 2022: over 2.89 crore enrolled.
• FY 2023-24: 53,76,728 covered.
• September 2026: 4.42 crore paid, Rs 20,811 crore.