PM Matru Vandana Yojana: Many schemes are run by the government for women so that women can benefit and their financial condition also improves. The government is also running many schemes for pregnant women so that women can get proper nutrition and care during pregnancy.
The central government has brought one such scheme for pregnant women in which pregnant women are given financial assistance of ₹ 5000 which is given in two installments. So far, 3.76 crore women have got the benefit of Rs 17000 crore in this scheme, if you are also a woman and want to take advantage of this scheme, then let us know the complete information about this scheme.
What is PM Matru Vandana Yojana?
It is a scheme run by the Central Government which was started in January 2017 by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. Under this scheme, pregnant women who do manual labour and are not financially capable are given financial assistance of ₹5000 on their first delivery. This amount is given to them in two installments. With this financial assistance, women can take proper nutrition and care of themselves and their child.
Objective of PM Matru Vandana Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance of ₹5000 to economically weaker women who earn their livelihood through hard labour. To arrange proper diet for these pregnant women, the government gives them financial assistance of ₹5000 so that both mother and child can remain healthy.
Benefit of PM Matru Vandana Yojana
- The benefit of this scheme is given only to pregnant women.
- Under this scheme ₹5000 is given during the first pregnancy which is given in two installments.
- In this ₹3000 is given in the first installment and ₹2000 in the second installment.
- Under this scheme ₹6000 is given on the birth of a daughter if the woman is pregnant for the second time.
- By taking advantage of this scheme women will be able to arrange for their proper diet and nutrition during pregnancy.
- This scheme can reduce the risk of malnutrition in women and their children.
Eligibility for PM Matru Vandana Yojana
- Only pregnant women will be eligible to apply in this scheme.
- To apply in this scheme the age of the woman must be at least 19 years.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given only if the annual income of the family of the pregnant woman is less than ₹ 800000.
- To avail the benefit of the scheme, the woman must have a BPL card or labor card.
- The benefit of this scheme will not be given to women doing government jobs.
- The benefit of the scheme will not be given to those women who are already taking benefit of any other government scheme.
