With reference to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) consider the following statements:1.It aims to provide full 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.Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal ministry for implementing the scheme.3.The benefit under PMMVY is to be provided to a woman for the first two children provided the second child is a girl.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) consider the following statements::
1.It aims to provide full 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.Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal ministry for implementing the scheme.
3.The benefit under PMMVY is to be provided to a woman for the first two children provided the second child is a girl.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. PMMVY is a partial compensation scheme, which means that it does not fully cover the wage loss of a pregnant woman. The scheme provides a cash incentive of ₹5,000 to pregnant women and lactating mothers who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal ministry for implementing the scheme. The benefit under PMMVY is to be provided to a woman for the first two children provided the second child is a girl.

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