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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. ₹5,000 for the first child (in two instalments), and ₹6,000 for a second child if it is a girl, paid to the mother’s bank account. Applying is free on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in.

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You get₹5,000 one-time (up to)
WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Women and Child Development
Last checked30 October 2026

What do you get under PM Matru Vandana?

₹5,000 for the first child (in two instalments), and ₹6,000 for a second child if it is a girl, paid to the mother’s bank account.

Who is eligible for PM Matru Vandana?

  • Pregnant women and new mothers, for the first child, and for the second child if it is a girl.
  • For families with income below ₹8 lakh a year, or SC/ST, women with 40% disability, BPL ration card, Ayushman Bharat, e-Shram, MGNREGA job card, Kisan Samman Nidhi and similar groups.
  • Not for women in regular government jobs.

Also check:

  • Register within the time limit after pregnancy is confirmed.

Documents needed for PM Matru Vandana

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for PM Matru Vandana

  1. Register on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in, or through your Anganwadi worker or ASHA.
  2. Keep your MCP card updated; the instalments follow check-ups and the child’s birth registration and vaccination.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for PM Matru Vandana?

Pregnant women and new mothers, for the first child, and for the second child if it is a girl. For families with income below ₹8 lakh a year, or SC/ST, women with 40% disability, BPL ration card, Ayushman Bharat, e-Shram, MGNREGA job card, Kisan Samman Nidhi and similar groups. Not for women in regular government jobs.

How much do I get under PM Matru Vandana?

₹5,000 for the first child (in two instalments), and ₹6,000 for a second child if it is a girl, paid to the mother’s bank account.

What documents do I need for PM Matru Vandana?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Income certificate; Birth certificate of the child.

How do I apply for PM Matru Vandana?

Register on pmmvy.wcd.gov.in, or through your Anganwadi worker or ASHA. Keep your MCP card updated; the instalments follow check-ups and the child’s birth registration and vaccination. Official site: https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PM Matru Vandana?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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