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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Cash maternity benefit for pregnant women and new mothers

Government

Central Government

Who it’s for

Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers

Application mode

Online + Anganwadi/ASHA assisted

Processing time

Typically 2–4 weeks per instalment after a complete claim is submitted; can vary by state/district.

Deadline / renewal

Registration must be done within 730 days of LMP, or within 460 days of childbirth if LMP is not available. Each instalment has its own claim window tied to the milestone (ANC/delivery/immunisation).

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What it provides

Cash maternity benefit: Rs 5,000 for first living child (2 instalments) + Rs 6,000 for second child if a girl, as partial wage-loss compensation and to promote health-seeking behaviour.

Benefits breakdown

1st instalmentRs 3,000After pregnancy registration and at least one Ante-Natal Check-up (ANC), within 150 days of Last Menstrual Period (LMP)
2nd instalmentRs 2,000After childbirth is registered and the child has received the first cycle of vaccinations (BCG, OPV, DPT, Hep-B or equivalent)
2nd child (if girl)Rs 6,000 (single instalment)Paid after birth registration and completion of the child's first immunisation cycle, only if the second child is a girl

Who’s eligible

Pregnant women and lactating mothers, 19 years or above, for first living child (and 2nd child if girl); PW/LM under PM-JAY also covered.

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card of the beneficiary (mother)
  • Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card / pregnancy registration proof
  • Bank or post office passbook (account in the mother's own name, Aadhaar-linked preferred)
  • Husband's Aadhaar card (for household/relationship verification)
  • Proof of birth/child's vaccination card (for 2nd instalment)
  • Any one photo ID — Voter ID / PAN / Driving Licence (if Aadhaar not available)

How to apply

Online

  1. Go to the PMMVY portal at pmmvy.wcd.gov.in and select 'Citizen Login'
  2. Enter your 10-digit mobile number and verify via OTP
  3. Provide basic details — name, relationship to beneficiary, state, district
  4. Complete the Beneficiary Application Form with pregnancy, bank and Aadhaar details
  5. Submit; note your registration/reference number
  6. Return to the portal after each milestone (ANC done, delivery, immunisation) to submit the claim for the next instalment
  7. Track status anytime via 'Track Application Status' on the portal

In-person / offline

  1. Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or an approved government health facility
  2. Obtain Form 1-A (first instalment), 1-B (second), 1-C (third) from the AWC or download from the portal
  3. Fill the form with beneficiary, husband's and bank details, and LMP date
  4. Attach required documents and submit at the AWC/health facility
  5. Collect an acknowledgment receipt
  6. The Anganwadi Worker/ASHA verifies and forwards the claim; payment is credited via DBT

Helpline

011-23382393

011-23380329

FAQs

Can I apply if I delivered in a private hospital?

Yes — PMMVY benefits are available for private-hospital deliveries too, as long as you complete the ANC and immunisation conditions for each instalment.

What happens if I have a miscarriage after receiving the 1st instalment?

You remain eligible for the remaining instalments in a future pregnancy; you do not lose the amount already paid.

Is this available for every child I have?

No — only for the first living child, plus a one-time additional payment if the second child is a girl.

Do I need a bank account in my own name?

Yes, the payment is made via Direct Benefit Transfer into the mother's own bank/post office account.

Last verified 31 August 2026