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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) — Rs 5,000 for first child (2026)
Rs 5,000 for first child + Rs 6,000 additional if second child is a girl (total Rs 11,000 across 2 children).
Launched: 2017 · Issued by: Ministry of Women & Child Development
Who is eligible
- Pregnant woman, age 19+
- First live birth (or first girl child for additional Rs 6,000 on second)
- Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Anganwadi or hospital registration of pregnancy
What you get
Rs 5,000 for first child in 2 instalments: Rs 3,000 on early pregnancy registration (within 150 days) + Rs 2,000 on first ANC + 6 months. Rs 6,000 additional on second-girl-child birth (single instalment).
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Register at Anganwadi / govt hospital — Within first trimester for full benefit.
- Submit Form 1A + KYC — Aadhaar of mother + father + bank account + MCP card.
- Anganwadi worker submits to PMMVY-CAS — Online application; you receive an ID.
- First instalment after verification — Rs 3,000 credited 60-90 days of registration.
- Second instalment after first ANC + 6 months — Rs 2,000 credited.
- On second-child-girl birth — File fresh Form 1A; Rs 6,000 in single instalment.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar (mother + father)
- MCP card / ANC record
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
Timeline
First instalment: 60-90 days of registration. Second: 60 days of completion of milestone.
Portal + helpline
- Official portal: wcd.nic.in/pmmvy-pradhan-mantri-matru-vandana-yojana
- Helpline: PMMVY: 011-23380109 / Anganwadi worker
Common issues
- Aadhaar of father missing — required for PMMVY 2.0 framework. Get Aadhaar first.
- Late registration (after 150 days) — disqualifies first instalment of Rs 3,000.
- Bank Aadhaar de-linked — DBT fails. Visit bank.
- Second-child rule misunderstood — only girl-child gets Rs 6,000; second boy gets nothing additional.
Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI
Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date. 2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file. 3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline. 4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days. 5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Why father's Aadhaar required?
PMMVY 2.0 (2022) added father's Aadhaar as KYC. Single mothers / abandoned can submit affidavit.
What if I miss the early registration window?
You forfeit the first Rs 3,000 instalment. Second instalment of Rs 2,000 still possible.
Is there any cap on the woman's age?
Minimum 19 years. No upper cap.
Money delayed > 90 days?
File RTI to ICDS/WCD State office. Use AI RTI Drafter.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: Rs 5,000 for first child + Rs 6,000 additional if second child is a girl (total Rs 11,000 across 2 children). Apply at wcd.nic.in/pmmvy-pradhan-mantri-matru-vandana-yojana. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- If delayed — RTI Drafter: File RTI in 5 minutes
- Browse all 150 yojanas: Sarkari Yojana index
Related
Sources
- Official portal: wcd.nic.in/pmmvy-pradhan-mantri-matru-vandana-yojana
- Issued by: Ministry of Women & Child Development
- Launched: 2017
- Citizen feedback via %%AwaazRTI%% (composite, identifying details removed)
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

