India, June 9 -- The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), the flagship maternity benefit scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, continues to strengthen maternal health and early childhood care by providing financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers across the country.
Launched in 2017 and integrated under Mission Shakti from April 2022, the scheme aims to promote better nutrition, maternal healthcare and positive health-seeking behaviour among beneficiaries.
Under PMMVY, eligible women receive financial assistance of Rs 5,000 in two instalments for their first living child. For a second child, beneficiaries receive Rs 6,000 if the child is a girl, supporting the government's efforts to promote gen...