Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme. 2. It provides cash incentives to pregnant women and lactating mothers to support nutritional intake and compensate for wage loss. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY):
1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2.It provides cash incentives to pregnant women and lactating mothers to support nutritional intake and compensate for wage loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: PMMVY is a centrally sponsored scheme under the ‘Samarthya’ sub-scheme of Mission Shakti. It aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers for improved nutrition and partial wage loss compensation.

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