Ministry of Women and Child Development
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
First pregnancy: ₹5,000 in 3 instalments (₹1,000 on early registration + ₹2,000 after 1st ANC check-up + ₹2,000 after child birth & first cycle of immunisation); Second pregnancy (girl child only): ₹6,000 one-time payment — all via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank
3 instalments for 1st pregnancy (₹1K + ₹2K + ₹2K); 1 instalment for 2nd pregnancy girl child (₹6K)
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit program launched on January 1, 2017 under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, providing direct cash incentive to pregnant and lactating mothers to partially compensate for wage loss during pregnancy and ensure safe delivery and good nutrition for the mother and child. For the first pregnancy, ₹5,000 is transferred in 3 installments (₹1,000 + ₹2,000 + ₹2,000) upon fulfilling health conditions. For the second pregnancy if a girl child is born, an additional ₹6,000 is given as a one-time payment. As of 2026, over 3.79 crore women have benefitted.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 19 and 45 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in India?
Benefit Details
First pregnancy: ₹5,000 in 3 instalments (₹1,000 on early registration + ₹2,000 after 1st ANC check-up + ₹2,000 after child birth & first cycle of immunisation); Second pregnancy (girl child only): ₹6,000 one-time payment — all via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank
Provided by Central Government
3 instalments for 1st pregnancy (₹1K + ₹2K + ₹2K); 1 instalment for 2nd pregnancy girl child (₹6K)
Eligibility Criteria
Pregnant and lactating women from the first pregnancy onwards; eligible for second pregnancy benefit only if second child is a girl; minimum age 19 years at time of delivery; must not be a central/state government employee; apply within 730 days of last menstrual period (LMP) for first installment; must complete ANC check-ups and child vaccination as specified
19 to 45 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Register at Anganwadi / Health Centre (Form 1A)
offlineWithin 730 days of your last menstrual period (LMP), visit your nearest Anganwadi centre or Primary Health Centre (PHC) → fill PMMVY Form 1A (Beneficiary Registration Form) → submit Aadhaar, spouse Aadhaar (if available), bank passbook, and MCP card → ASHA/AWW worker records your pregnancy and submits to the portal → Installment 1 of ₹1,000 released after registration.
Submit Form 1B After 1st Ante-Natal Check-up
offlineAfter completing your first ante-natal check-up (ANC) at a government health facility, fill Form 1B → submit to your Anganwadi worker or health sub-centre. The ANC date is recorded on your MCP card. → Installment 2 of ₹2,000 is released after verifying the ANC completion.
Submit Form 1C After Child Birth and Immunisation
offlineAfter the child is born and the first cycle of immunisation (BCG, OPV 0, Hepatitis B-0 at birth) is given, fill Form 1C → submit to Anganwadi or sub-centre with child's immunisation certificate (MCP card) and birth certificate → Installment 3 of ₹2,000 is released.
Apply Online on PMMVY-CAS Portal (For Urban Areas)
onlineUrban beneficiaries: go to pmmvy.wcd.gov.in → "Beneficiary Login" → register with Aadhaar and mobile OTP → fill all three forms online → upload MCP card photographs showing ANC and immunisation → submit. Urban health facilities also register beneficiaries directly on the portal.
Claim ₹6,000 for 2nd Pregnancy (Girl Child)
offlineIf your second child is a girl, submit Form 1D at the Anganwadi / health facility → attach child's birth certificate (confirming girl), MCP card showing delivery, Aadhaar, and bank passbook → ₹6,000 is released as a one-time payment within 6–8 weeks of verification. This benefit is only for the second pregnancy if the second child born is a girl.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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