Context:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development highlighted the role of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in strengthening maternal health and early childhood care.
About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:
- PMMVY is a maternity benefit scheme launched in 2017.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It provides financial assistance to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers.
- Since April 1, 2022, PMMVY has been integrated under Mission Shakti.
- Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5,000 in two instalments for the first living child.
- For the second child, ₹6,000 is provided if the child is a girl.
- Benefits are linked to maternal and child health milestones such as pregnancy registration, antenatal care and child birth registration.
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