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How to Apply for PM Matru Vandana Yojana PMMVY 2026

Apply for PMMVY ₹5,000 maternity benefit for pregnant/lactating women on first child.

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About This Guide

PMMVY ₹5,000 maternity benefit for first living child. Three installments: ₹1,000 (early registration), ₹2,000 (after 6 months pregnancy), ₹2,000 (after birth + immunization). Plus ₹6,000 JSY = ₹11,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Pregnant/lactating mother (first child only)
Indian citizen
19+ years
Excluded: Govt employees
First living child only

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar (mother + spouse)
MCP Card
Bank account (mother)
Doctor confirmation
Address proof

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Anganwadi

Nearest center or government hospital.

With ASHA worker. Get MCP card.

Get Form

PMMVY Form-1A from Anganwadi.

Fill Form

Mother, husband, address, bank, pregnancy details.

Attach Documents

Aadhaar both, MCP card, bank, address proof.

Submit

ASHA submits to govt.

First ₹1,000

On early registration. DBT.

Second ₹2,000

After 6 months pregnancy + 1 ANC.

Third ₹2,000

After birth registration + immunization.

Key Benefits

₹5,000 in 3 installments
Plus ₹6,000 JSY = ₹11,000
DBT to mother
Encourages institutional delivery
Promotes ANC checkups
First child welfare focus

What Happens After Application?

Installments as milestones met. JSY ₹6,000 separate when delivering at govt hospital. Total ₹11,000 helps maternity expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Second pregnancy?

No, PMMVY only for first living child. JSY ₹6,000 still available.

Can apply after birth?

Yes but miss first ₹1,000 (early registration). Get ₹4,000 if eligibility verified.