PM Matru Vandana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना) — ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second is a girl · Pregnant women and lactating mothers

Ongoing

₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second is a girl — Pregnant women and lactating mothers

LATEST · 9 Jun 2026PMMVY has paid 4.27 crore beneficiaries a total of Rs 20,150 crore as on 30 April 2026. pib.gov.in ↗

Official site: pmmvy.wcd.gov.in ↗

Source: pib.gov.in · checked 21 Oct 2026

PM Matru Vandana quick answers

What you get₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second is a girlpib.gov.in Who can get itPregnant women and lactating mothersSee eligibility How to applySee the steps Official websitepmmvy.wcd.gov.inCentral government

Benefit

₹5,000 in two instalments for the first child.
₹6,000 for a second child if it is a girl.
Paid by DBT into the mother's Aadhaar-seeded bank or post office account.

Source: pib.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026

PM Matru Vandana official links

Official websitepmmvy.wcd.gov.in ↗

Scheme page on myScheme (Govt of India)myscheme.gov.in ↗

Guidelineswcd.nic.in ↗

Guidelines Of PMMVY 2.0wcd.nic.in ↗

Enrolments Under PMMVYpib.gov.in ↗

Mission Shakti Guidelinespmmvy.wcd.gov.in ↗

Citizen Training Videopmmvy.wcd.gov.in ↗

FAQwcd.nic.in ↗

Latest official updates

PMMVY has paid 4.27 crore beneficiaries a total of Rs 20,150 crore as on 30 April 2026.9 Jun 2026pib.gov.in ↗

Am I eligible for PM Matru Vandana?

Who can apply

Tick each line that is true for you.

The applicant should be of at least 19 years old and a pregnant women. The applicant should be employed and experiencing wage-loss due to the pregnancy. The scheme is applicable only for the first live birth. Eligible beneficiary can apply for the benefit under PMMVY scheme within 270 days from the child birth. If a beneficiary delivers twins/ triplets/ quadruplets in her second pregnancy, with one or more children being girl, she will receive incentive for second girl child as per the PMMVY 2.0 norms. Criteria for determining socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society are the following:Women belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribesWomen who are partially (40%) or fully disabled (Divyang Jan)Women holder of BPL Ration CardWomen Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) under Ayushman Bharat.Women holding e-Shram cardWomen farmers who are beneficiaries under Kisan Samman NidhiWomen holding MGNREGA Job CardWomen whose net family income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh per annumPregnant and Lactating AWWs/ AWHs/ ASHAsWomen holding Ration Card under NFSA Act 2013.Any other category as may be prescribed by the Central Government

Not eligible (exclusions) The beneficiary's husband’s Aadhaar is not mandatory for availing the benefits under the Scheme. All pregnant women and lactating mothers in regular employment with the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force shall not be entitled to benefits under PMMVY.

Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026

How to apply

Steps

Citizen visit the official website of the Ministry and click on the Citizen login tab.Enter mobile number and verify. Then enter details like Full Name, State, District, Area, Block, Village and relationship with beneficiary. Then click create account button. Once account is created. Click on Login tab on main homepage of the website.Now, enter the User ID, Password and Captcha code. Then apply for the scheme.After successful login, click on the "Data Entry" tab and choose the option "Beneficiary Registration".Now, enter all the detailed personal details on the Beneficiary registration page.Choose suitable option under the Scheme applying for First Child OR Second Child.Once all the form details are completed. Click Submit Button.

Documents

Aadhaar card,
Aadhaar mapped bank/post office,
Bank account details,
Eligibility proof,
MCP/RCHI card,
LMP date,
ANC date,
Child birth certificate,
Child immunization details etc.

Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026

PM Matru Vandana: questions people ask

Does the benefit under PMMVY continue in case of death?

No, in an unfortunate event that the child does not survive, the beneficiary is not eligible for benefits under PMMVY for further pregnancies as she has already claimed the installments.

I Am Expecting Twins, Am I Also Eligible For This Scheme?

Yes, you are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.

Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗

What changed on this page

9 Jun 2026 · PMMVY has paid 4.27 crore beneficiaries a total of Rs 20,150 crore as on 30 April 2026.

21 Oct 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources on 21 Oct 2026.

Spotted something wrong? Report a correction