Government Schemes for Women: The Central Government is running several schemes to improve the standard of living of the common people across the country and to empower them financially. One of these schemes is Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana) has started for pregnant women. Its purpose is to empower women across the country.

Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana details

The Central Government launched the ‘Matrutva Vandana Yojana’ (PMMVY) on January 1, 2017 to prevent the problem of malnourished children across the country. Financial support is provided to expected women under this scheme which is started by Government. The Government helps with Rs 6000 for the care of newborn children and the prevention of diseases. The age of pregnant women should be less than 19 years for taking advantage of this scheme.

Rs 6000 directly to women’s account

This Scheme is only for women. They get the benefit of Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). The help amount of Rs 6000 is directly transferred to the women’s account. The amount is provided in three instalments. The first instalment is Rs 1000, the second instalment is Rs 2000 and the third instalment is Rs 2000. While the last instalment of Rs 1000 is given to the hospital at the time of the birth of the child.

Matritva Vandana Yojana

This benefit is for women who want to take benefit of this government scheme ‘Matritva Vandana Yojana’. They can apply by visiting he official website of PMMVY wcd.nic.in/schemes/pradhan-mantri-matru-vandana-yojana.

This website will give complete information about this scheme (Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana). You can easily download the form from this link. The form will have to be filled out later and submitted to the concerned office. Still If you need any kind of assistance, you can visit your Anganwadi centre or call the helpline number 7998799804.