Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit scheme under Ministry of Women and Child development. PMMVY Scheme is being implemented as per provisions under Section 4 of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 which provides for financial support for pregnant and lactating mothers to improve the health and nutrition for mother and child as well as compensation for wage loss, if any.

PMMVY benefit of Rs 5000/- is given for first child in two instalments (first instalment of ₹ 3000/- after Ante-Natal Check-up (ANC) and second instalment of ₹ 2000/- after the childbirth and 14 weeks of universal immunization). Rs. 6000/- is given for second child (if girl child) in a single instalment after the child birth and completion of universal immunization within 14 weeks.

The nearest Anganwadi worker/ASHA worker can fill the form online for an eligible woman.
An eligible women can also fill the form directly from the PMMVY portal at
pmmvy.wcd.gov.in