PMMVY yojana — Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana — is the Government of India’s flagship maternity benefit scheme providing direct financial assistance to eligible pregnant women and nursing mothers across all states and union territories. Launched on 1 January 2017 and upgraded as PMMVY 2.0 in 2022, the scheme has disbursed over ₹10,000 crore in benefits to more than 3.5 crore women since inception. The PMMVY yojana operates through Direct Benefit Transfer, ensuring every rupee reaches the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account without any intermediary.
PMMVY Yojana — Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana |
| Launch date | 1 January 2017 |
| Current version | PMMVY 2.0 (launched 2022) |
| Ministry | Women and Child Development, Government of India |
| Official portal | pmmvy.wcd.gov.in |
| Total benefit (first birth) | ₹5,000 in 3 installments |
| PMMVY 2.0 benefit (second girl) | ₹6,000 single installment |
| Payment method | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Beneficiaries served | Over 3.5 crore women since 2017 |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Eligibility
The PMMVY yojana targets women in the unorganised sector who lack employer-provided maternity leave. The core eligibility conditions are: age 19 years or above at pregnancy registration, first live birth (PMMVY 2.0 extends to second girl child births), not employed in central/state government or PSU with paid maternity leave, valid Aadhaar card, and an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Use the free PMMVY eligibility checker to confirm your qualification in 30 seconds.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Registration Process
Registration for the PMMVY yojana can be completed online at pmmvy.wcd.gov.in using Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP, or offline at any Anganwadi centre using Form 1-A. The online process takes under 15 minutes. After submission, the AWW verifies the application, the supervisor approves, and the district officer releases the first installment — typically within 15 to 30 days. For the complete step-by-step process, follow the PMMVY online apply guide.
PMMVY Yojana 2026 — Current Status and Updates
The PMMVY yojana is fully active in 2026 under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 umbrella. The scheme continues to disburse benefits with improving payment timelines — average processing time has reduced from 45+ days in early years to under 20 days in most states by 2026. The current portal at pmmvy.wcd.gov.in handles all registrations with mobile OTP login that replaced the older username-password system in 2022.
The PMMVY yojana helpline number is 7998799804. For grievances, file a complaint at pgportal.gov.in (CPGRAMS). For all PMMVY tools, guides, and calculators, explore the resources at pmmvy.net.
Frequently Asked Questions — PMMVY Yojana
What is PMMVY yojana?
PMMVY yojana is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana — the Government of India’s central maternity benefit scheme providing ₹5,000 to eligible pregnant women in three installments through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Is PMMVY yojana still active in 2026?
Yes. PMMVY yojana is fully active in 2026 as PMMVY 2.0 under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. The official portal is pmmvy.wcd.gov.in.
How much money does PMMVY yojana give?
₹5,000 in three installments for the first live birth. Under PMMVY 2.0, ₹6,000 as a single installment for the second child if the child is a girl.
