PMMVY - Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers. Under the PMMVY 2.0 scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive cash incentives through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to support nutrition, healthcare and wage compensation during pregnancy and after childbirth.

PMMVY 2.0 Scheme Overview

What is Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit scheme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.

Under PMMVY 2.0, eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers receive financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to support maternal nutrition, healthcare and wage compensation during pregnancy and after childbirth.

As of 19 May 2026, the scheme provides:

• ₹5,000 for the first living child in two instalments
• ₹6,000 for the second child if the second child is a girl

The scheme is implemented through Anganwadi Centres, ASHA workers, approved health facilities and the PMMVY portal across India.

PMMVY 2.0 Update

• The mandatory requirement for husband’s Aadhaar Card has been removed under updated PMMVY guidelines.
• PMMVY benefits are credited only through DBT into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts or post office accounts.
• Beneficiaries must complete PMMVY registration within 270 days (9 months) from the date of childbirth.

PMMVY Instalment Structure

The PMMVY benefit amount is released after completion of specific healthcare and registration milestones.

First Child Benefit

Second Girl Child Benefit

PMMVY Eligibility Criteria

Pregnant women and lactating mothers belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged categories are eligible under PMMVY 2.0.

Eligible Categories

Women belonging to any of the following categories can apply:

• SC/ST women
• Women holding BPL ration cards
• Women covered under PMJAY
• Women holding e-Shram cards
• Women farmers registered under PM-KISAN
• Women holding MGNREGA Job Cards
• Women covered under NFSA ration card categories
• Pregnant and lactating ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs)
• Women with annual family income below ₹8 lakh
• Divyang women with 40% or higher disability

Who is Not Eligible?

• Women employed under Central Government, State Government or Public Sector Undertakings
• Women receiving similar maternity benefits under any other law or scheme

Documents Required for PMMVY

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while applying for PMMVY:

• Aadhaar Card
• Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card
• Bank account passbook
• Mobile number
• Pregnancy registration documents
• Ration Card/NFSA Card, where applicable
• e-Shram Card, PM-KISAN or MGNREGA card, where applicable
• Child birth certificate or immunisation records
• Identity proof and address proof

How to Apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana Online?

Eligible beneficiaries can apply for PMMVY online through the PMMVY portal or PMMVY Soft mobile app.

I. PMMVY portal

Step 1: Open the PMMVY portal.

Step 2: Register or log in using the beneficiary credentials.

Step 3: Open the ‘New Beneficiary’ section and fill in the required beneficiary details.

Step 4: Upload Aadhaar details, pregnancy details and required documents.

Step 5: Submit the registration form for verification.

Step 6: After ANC completion and childbirth milestones, update instalment-related details through the portal.

Applicants may track application and payment status through the PMMVY portal.

II. PMMVY Soft App

Step 1: Install the PMMVY Soft App from Google Play Store.

Step 2: Log in using beneficiary or field functionary credentials.

Step 3: Enter beneficiary details and upload required documents.

Step 4: Complete registration and submit the PMMVY application.

Step 5: Track beneficiary and payment status through the mobile app.

How to Apply for the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana Offline?

Eligible beneficiaries can also apply for PMMVY offline through Anganwadi Centres, ASHA workers or approved health facilities.

Step 1: Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre, approved government health facility or ASHA worker.

Step 2: Collect the PMMVY application form from the concerned authority.

Step 3: Fill in the beneficiary details, pregnancy details and bank account information carefully.

Step 4: Attach the required documents such as Aadhaar Card, MCP Card and bank account proof.

Step 5: Submit the completed application form for verification.

Step 6: The concerned authority will verify the beneficiary details and upload the application on the PMMVY portal.

Step 7: After successful verification and milestone completion, PMMVY instalments are credited directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT.

PMMVY Status Check Process

Beneficiaries can check PMMVY application or payment status online through the following platforms:

I. Application status via PMMVY portal

Step 1: Open the ‘Track Status’ page on the PMMVY portal.

Step 2: Enter Beneficiary ID or registered mobile number.

Step 3: Complete OTP verification.

Step 4: View beneficiary application status details.

II. Application status via PMMVY Soft App

Step 1: Open the PMMVY Soft App on your smartphone.

Step 2: Log in using your registered mobile number and verification OTP.

Step 3: Tap on the ‘Application Tracking’ or ‘Track Status’ icon on the dashboard.

Step 4: Enter your Beneficiary ID or registered mobile number.

Step 5: Tap ‘Search’ to view real-time updates on your application approval status.

III. Payment status via Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal

Step 1: Open the PFMS portal.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Know Your Payments’ option available under the payment status section.

Step 3: Select the preferred search method using Aadhaar number or bank account number.

Step 4: Enter the required beneficiary details and select the PMMVY scheme, where applicable.

Step 5: Complete the captcha verification and click on the ‘Search’ button.

III. Payment status via Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal

Step 1: Open the PFMS portal.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Know Your Payments’ option available under the payment status section.

Step 3: Select the preferred search method using Aadhaar number or bank account number.

Step 4: Enter the required beneficiary details and select the PMMVY scheme, where applicable.

Step 5: Complete the captcha verification and click on the ‘Search’ button.

Step 6: The portal will display the PMMVY payment status, including successful, pending or failed DBT transaction details. The portal will display the PMMVY payment status, including successful, pending or failed DBT transaction details.

Exceptional Cases Under PMMVY 2.0

The PMMVY 2.0 guidelines include provisions for situations such as miscarriage, stillbirth, infant mortality and DBT-related issues.

I. Miscarriage or Stillbirth

If a beneficiary experiences miscarriage or stillbirth after receiving any PMMVY instalment, the remaining instalments for that pregnancy are generally not provided. However, she can apply again as a fresh beneficiary during a future eligible pregnancy.

II. Infant Mortality

If a beneficiary has already received full PMMVY benefits for an earlier pregnancy, the same benefit is generally not provided again. However, beneficiaries may still be eligible for the ₹6,000 second girl child benefit under PMMVY 2.0, subject to scheme conditions.

III. Change in Beneficiary Details

Beneficiaries can update Aadhaar details, bank account information or personal details through the PMMVY portal or Anganwadi Centres to avoid payment or verification issues.

IV. DBT Payment Failure Cases

If PMMVY instalments fail due to Aadhaar-bank linking issues, incorrect bank details or verification mismatch, beneficiaries may need to complete re-verification or update Aadhaar-seeded bank account details through the PMMVY portal or Anganwadi Centre.

Benefits of PMMVY

PMMVY 2.0 provides financial assistance and healthcare-linked maternity support to eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers.

• Financial assistance is provided to support nutritional intake and compensate for wage loss during pregnancy and post-delivery recovery.
• Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5,000 for the first child through two instalments linked to healthcare milestones.
• The first instalment of ₹3,000 is released after early pregnancy registration and completion of at least one Ante-Natal Check-up (ANC).
• The second instalment of ₹2,000 is released after childbirth registration and completion of the child’s first-cycle immunisation at 14 weeks.
• Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹6,000 in a single instalment for the second child if the child is a girl.
• PMMVY benefits can be availed along with Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) benefits, where applicable.
• All approved payments are transferred directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts or post office accounts through DBT.
• Beneficiaries can track PMMVY application status, instalment details and payment updates through the PMMVY portal and PMMVY mobile app.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) 2.0 continues to support pregnant women and lactating mothers through financial assistance linked to maternal healthcare and child immunisation milestones. Through DBT-based payments, the scheme promotes institutional healthcare, better nutrition and improved maternal and child welfare across India.