There is good news for the women of Delhi. If you are going to become a mother or have recently become a mother, then the government is giving you financial help. For this, the central government has started the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
There is good news for the women of Delhi. If you are going to become a mother or have recently become a mother, then the government is giving you financial help. For this, the central government has started the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. Now to reach the benefits of this scheme to maximum number of women, a special campaign is being run till August 15, in which Anganwadi and Asha workers are going door to door and getting registration done.
Registration is being done by going door to door
The central government has run a special registration campaign till August 15 regarding Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). In this campaign, Anganwadi and Asha workers are going door to door and giving information about the scheme to women and are also registering them there. Its purpose is that any woman who comes under the purview of the scheme can take full advantage of it on time.
What is this scheme
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, a woman who becomes a mother for the first time is given financial assistance of Rs 5000 by the Central Government. This amount is given in two installments—the first installment of Rs 3000 is received as soon as the pregnancy is registered, while the second installment of Rs 2000 is given on registering the birth of the child.
Benefits even on giving birth to a daughter for the second time
If a woman becomes pregnant for the second time and gives birth to a daughter, then she again gets Rs 6000 under this scheme. This has been done especially with the aim of promoting the birth of daughters.
Which women will get the benefit
There are some necessary conditions to take advantage of this scheme. First of all, the age of the woman should be at least 19 years. Secondly, the annual income of the family should be less than Rs 8 lakh. Apart from this, those who have MNREGA card, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits, e-Shram card, BPL card or Divyang certificate are all considered eligible for this scheme.
The government aims to provide nutritious food to pregnant women and newborns on time so that their health remains good. Women can use this amount for going to the hospital, medicines and nutrition related needs.
So far more than 4 crore women have benefited
According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, till July 31, 2025, more than 4.05 crore women across the country have got the benefit of this scheme. So far, the government has sent an amount of more than Rs 19,028 crore to the bank or post office accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT).
How to apply
To get the name added in this scheme, women have to contact their nearest Anganwadi center or Asha worker. Registration can be done there by taking the necessary documents.
