Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

🤱 🏛️ Central Government · Ministry of Women & Child Development · Last checked: 15 November 2026

What is the scheme?

PMMVY gives cash support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers for rest and nutrition. For the first living child a fixed amount is paid in two instalments, and if the second child is a girl, ₹6,000 is paid in one go. The money comes to the Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Key benefits

• Total ₹5,000 for the first child: ₹3,000 (on pregnancy registration) and ₹2,000 (after at least one antenatal check-up)
• ₹6,000 in one instalment if the second child is a girl
• A separate incentive for institutional delivery may be available under Janani Suraksha Yojana

Eligibility – who can apply

• Pregnant/breastfeeding woman for the first living child
• Pregnancy must be registered at an Anganwadi centre or recognised health facility
• Aadhaar-linked bank account
• No income limit

Who is not eligible / things to note

• Women employed in Central/State government or PSUs
• Those already getting similar maternity benefit under another law
• For the third or later child

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Aadhaar-linked bank passbook
• Mother-Child Protection (MCP) card
• Proof of pregnancy registration
• ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
• Child's birth certificate (for later instalment)
• Consent/declaration form

How to apply (step by step)

1. Register the pregnancy at the nearest Anganwadi centre or health centre (PHC/CHC) and get an MCP card
2. Fill the PMMVY application form and submit documents
3. The Anganwadi worker/ASHA-ANM enters details on the portal
4. Online: you can also apply on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in or the UMANG app; keep the reference number safe
5. After checks, instalments come to the Aadhaar-linked account

How to check your status

1. Ask the Anganwadi worker or ASHA for the application status, as registration is done there.
2. Look for the application status option on the official portal and enter your details (the site menu may change).
3. Look for the DBT entry in the bank/post office passbook.

Payment not received? Possible reasons

• The required stages for the instalment (such as pregnancy registration, check-ups, immunisation) are not recorded. Ask the Anganwadi.
• Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account (NPCI mapping). Ask the bank branch, or check 'Bank Seeding Status' at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (the menu name may change).
• e-KYC / verification is pending. Complete it online, at a CSC or at the concerned office.
• Name or date of birth is different in the application and in Aadhaar/bank records.
• The bank account is closed or dormant, or the account number/IFSC on the portal is wrong.
• The instalment was released late because of government approval, funds or an election code of conduct. In that case payments are held for everyone in the state, not only for you.

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