Utility News Desk!! Pregnant women of the family are assisted under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Under this amount, women are given an amount of Rs 5000. Now the central government has changed its rules. During the transition, a woman who has become pregnant again in the family or a woman who is breastfeeding may once again receive the allowance, provided that the second child is a daughter. The Central Government has taken this decision to encourage daughters. This rule will come into effect from April 1, 2022. Apart from this, schemes like Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi can also be revised from April 1. Giving information about the scheme, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said that it has collaborated with the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BRR&D). Secretary Indevar Pandey informed about the improvements made in the scheme.
Under this scheme, Rs 5,000 is given in three installments by the Central Government to pregnant women and lactating women in the family. He said that the government may increase the amount in the near future. Also, this money can be given in two installments instead of three. At the same time, you can benefit again after the birth of the second child.
Under this scheme, an amount of Rs 5000 is given in three installments. First installment Rs. After applying Rs 1000, the second installment is given at the time of birth and the third installment is given after getting the child vaccinated against polio and measles.
To avail the benefits of the scheme, the woman must also have Application Form A, MCP card, proof of identity, bank, post office or account passbook. To be eligible under the scheme, a claim for at least one antenatal checkup must be submitted after 180 days of pregnancy along with application form AB and NCP card along with documents. Apart from this, many vaccines are also required after the birth of the child. You can apply at the nearest health centre.
