> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # PMMVY: Rs 5,000 for pregnant and new mothers, and how to apply - URL: https://newsanek.com/pm-matru-vandana-yojana/ - Published: 2026-11-07T04:32:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-07T12:20:17.000Z - Description: PMMVY pays pregnant and lactating women cash in instalments for their first live birth. Here is who qualifies, how much is paid, and how to register on the portal. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: Govt Schemes, #scheme-women-child, #scheme-for-women, #scheme-all-india Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check. __At a glance__ | Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt of India | | Benefit | Rs 5,000 in three instalments for the first live birth | | Who can apply | Pregnant and lactating women aged 19 or above | | How it is paid | Direct transfer to the woman's bank account | | Apply at | pmmvy.wcd.gov.in, Anganwadi centre or ICDS office | | Cost to apply | Free | ### Key points - Rs 5,000 is paid in three instalments for the first live child. - The woman must be 19 years or older. - Women who get paid maternity leave from their job may not get it. - Pregnancy must be registered at the Anganwadi centre to start. ## So what exactly does a mother get? The scheme gives Rs 5,000 as a cash incentive for the first living child. The money is paid in three instalments. The first comes at pregnancy registration, the second after the child-birth related visits, and the third after the child is born and vaccinated. Under the National Food Security Act, the benefit was set at Rs 6,000\. Amounts can change, so please confirm the current figure on the official site. The money goes directly to the bank account of the woman. No middleman is involved. ## Who can apply, and who cannot? The basic rule is that the woman must be pregnant or lactating, and at least 19 years old. The benefit is for the first live birth in the family. Women who are getting paid maternity leave from their employer are not eligible for this cash benefit. Women who have already received the full benefit for a child cannot apply again for that child. ## How do you apply online, step by step? Go to pmmvy.wcd.gov.in and look for the login section at the top right corner. Enter your 10-digit mobile number and click Verify. Then enter your name and your relation with the beneficiary. An OTP will come to your registered mobile number. Enter it to continue. Fill in the Beneficiary Application Form with all personal details, and click Submit. You can later track the status from the same portal. How to apply for PMMVY online, step by step 1. *1* **Open the PMMVY portal**Go to pmmvy.wcd.gov.in and click the login section at the top right corner. 2. *2* **Verify your mobile number**Enter your 10-digit mobile number, click Verify, then enter your name and relation with the beneficiary. 3. *3* **Enter the OTP**An OTP comes to your registered mobile number. Enter it to continue. 4. *4* **Fill and submit the form**Complete the Beneficiary Application Form with all personal details and click Submit. Track status later on the same portal. Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report ## How can you apply offline? You can also register at your nearest Anganwadi centre. The Anganwadi worker can help you fill the form. Register your pregnancy early, as soon as you know you are pregnant. Early registration helps you get the first instalment on time. ## What should you keep ready? Keep your Aadhaar card, your bank account passbook, and your mobile number ready. Keep your pregnancy and medical records, such as the MCP card, handy. Your bank account must be linked with Aadhaar so the money can be transferred. ## What if the money does not come? First, track your application status on the PMMVY portal. Payments can be stuck if the bank account is wrong or not linked with Aadhaar. Check these details with your Anganwadi worker. Ask your Anganwadi worker or the District Women and Child Development office to raise a grievance if the problem continues. ## Beware of fraud and agents Registration under this scheme is free. Never pay any agent or middleman to apply. Use only the official website or the Anganwadi centre to register and check your status. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there any last date to apply? There is no fixed last date mentioned in the sources. Register as early as possible in your pregnancy to get the instalments on time. ### Can a woman get this benefit for her second child? The main benefit is for the first live child. Some state add-ons may differ, so check the official portal or your Anganwadi centre. ### Do I need to visit a government office to apply? No. You can apply online on the PMMVY portal, or get help at your Anganwadi centre. ### Where does the money come? It is transferred directly to the bank account of the woman, which should be linked with Aadhaar. ### Official links - [Official website](https://pmmvy.wcd.gov.in/?ref=newsanek.com) - [Ministry of Women and Child Development](https://wcd.nic.in/?ref=newsanek.com) This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.