The Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana was implemented on 1 January 2017 to control maternal mortality and infant mortality. Under Pradhan Mantri matritva vandana yojana, an incentive amount of Rs 5000 is given to a woman who conceives for the first time to keep the pregnant woman and the unborn baby healthy.
In matritva vandana yojana, the incentive amount is given in three installments. The first installment is entitled to one thousand as soon as the woman is registered at the health center within 150 days of the detection of pregnancy.
To provide compensation for loss of wages to working women and to ensure their proper rest and nutrition. Improving the health of pregnant women and lactating mothers and reducing the impact of undernutrition through cash incentives.
The benefit amount of matritva vandana yojana will be sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary through DBT. As per reports, the government will pay the amount in the following installments.
Pradhan Mantri matritva vandana yojana (PMMVY) will not be applicable for low-category pregnant women and lactating mothers.
– Photocopy of Aadhaar Card – Passbook of bank or post office account – Other identification options in the absence of an Aadhaar
– Health card issued by PHC or government hospital – Employee ID card issued by government department/company/institute
Pradhanmantri matritva Vandana yojana is operated through Anganwadi centers. Women can go there and register for this pm matritva vandana yojana.
Registration for this matritva vandana yojana can also be done at health facilities. ASHA workers help in this. Where Form A has to be filled out and given to the concerned Community Health Center.