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Source: The post “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana” is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a prime example of how Digital Connection and emotional and administrative responsibility can come together: Union Minister” published in “PIB” on 28th October 2023
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a new Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) portal.
What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)?
| Launched in | 2017 | |
| Component of | Mission Shakti since 2022 | |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development | |
| Type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme | |
| Objectives | 1.To provide partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentive, so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after delivery of the first child. 2.To improve health seeking behavior amongst the Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM). | |
| Eligibility | The scheme covers all Pregnant Woman & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), excluding PW&LM who are in regular employment with the Central Government or State Governments or the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law. | |
| Limit | The maternity benefit is to be provided to a woman for the first two children provided the second child is a girl | |
| Benefits | First Child: ₹5000 (in two installments) under PMMVY. Plus additional cash incentive of Rs 1000 under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) after institutional delivery. On an average ,a women gets ₹6000 total | Second Child: Benefit of ₹6000 is to be provided subject to the second child being a girl child. This will be provided in one instalment after the birth. |
UPSC Syllabus: Government Schemes
