PM Matru Vandana Yojana: Women to Receive ₹5000 Under This Scheme – Application Forms Now Available

19/06/2024 by Kapil Ruhela

The PM Matru Vandana Yojana is a significant initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing financial support to pregnant women. Under this scheme, eligible women can receive ₹5000 in two installments to aid them during and after pregnancy. Here’s everything you need to know about the scheme, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

Overview of PM Matru Vandana Yojana

The PM Matru Vandana Yojana, launched on January 1, 2017, aims to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children and to compensate for wage loss during pregnancy and lactation. The scheme is implemented under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.

Benefits

1. Cash Incentive: A total of ₹5000 provided in two installments for the first child.
   • ₹3000 during pregnancy (after one antenatal check-up).
   • ₹2000 after childbirth and the child’s first immunization cycle.
2. Support for Second Child: An additional ₹6000 if the second child is a girl, given after her birth.
3. Conditionalities: Ensures registration and regular health check-ups.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pregnant and lactating women above 19 years of age.
• Not applicable to women in regular employment with the central or state government, public sector undertakings, or those receiving similar benefits.

Priority Beneficiaries

• Women from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
• Women with disabilities.
• BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders.
• Beneficiaries under PM Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY).
• E-shram cardholders.
• Women farmers under Kishan Samman Nidhi.
• MGNREGA Job Cardholders.
• Women with family income less than ₹8 lakh per annum.
• Anganwadi Workers/Helpers and ASHA workers.

Application Process

Eligible women must register at the nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) with the following documents:

1. Filled application form (Form 1-A).
2. Aadhaar details.
3. Mobile number.
4. Bank/Post Office account details.
5. Written consent for Aadhaar usage.

Forms can be obtained from the AWC or downloaded from the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s website.

Conditionalities and Instalments

Additional Information

In case of miscarriage or stillbirth, the beneficiary will be treated as a new applicant for any future pregnancy.

Contact Details

For more information and assistance, you can reach out to the state nodal officers or the department’s grievance redressal desks listed below:

Grievance Redressal

For grievances, contact the department’s grievance redressal desk at the provided contact numbers.