Reference:

• The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) completed 9 years on 1st January 2026. It was launched on 1st January 2017 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).

Key Points:

• It is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.
• Former Name: Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY)
• Name Change: 2010
• Renamed and Expanded: 2017
• Implemented in accordance with provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013
• It is a maternity benefit-related program.
• Implemented by: Ministry of Women and Child Development
• A key component of the Government of India’s Mission Shakti for women empowerment.

Main Objectives of the Scheme:

• Provide partial wage compensation to pregnant and lactating women so that they can take adequate rest before and after delivery.
• Improve health and nutrition of mother and child.
• Encourage utilization of health services (such as antenatal check-ups, vaccination).
• Promote positive behavior towards girl children (additional benefit if the second child is a girl).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Pregnant and lactating women aged 19 years or above.
• First live child (or second child if it is a girl).
• Women in regular employment under Central/State Government or PSU or those receiving similar benefits under other laws are ineligible.
• Pregnancy must be on or after 1st January 2017.
• In case of miscarriage/stillbirth, eligibility resumes for the next pregnancy.
• Benefits & Installments (Under PMMVY 2.0, effective from April 2022):

For the first child: Total ₹5,000 in 2 installments:

• First installment: ₹3,000 (after 6 months of pregnancy and completion of at least one ANC check-up)
• Second installment: ₹2,000 (after delivery registration and vaccination of child at 14 weeks)
• For the second child (if a girl): ₹6,000 in a single installment (after delivery and vaccination)
• Additional JSY benefits may be available, bringing the total average benefit to ₹6,000
• Benefits are transferred directly to bank/post office accounts via DBT

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) – Comparison