Matru vandana yojana: Government initiative providing financial

Government initiative providing financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers for their health and nutrition. The Government of India launched the PMMVY Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana ). The central government of India launched this scheme to provide financial assistance and other benefits to all pregnant women and lactating mothers in India. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a flagship maternity benefit scheme launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Introduced in 2017, the scheme aims to provide financial support to pregnant and lactating mothers, particularly those from socially and economically disadvantaged sections, to ensure better health and nutrition for both the mother and child. As we move into 2025, PMMVY continues to play a pivotal role in promoting ... 1. What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)? Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It was launched pan India with effect from 01.01.2017. The 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 ...