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PM Matru Vandana Yojana: The Government of India is running various schemes for the women of the country, the objective of which is to empower women economically and improve their status in the society. One of these schemes is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. This scheme was started for those pregnant and lactating women. Those who need financial help during pregnancy and delivery.
Under this scheme, the government provides a total financial assistance of Rs 11 thousand to women. This amount is transferred directly to their bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer i.e. DBT. The objective of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is to improve the health, nutrition and care of both mother and child. Know how to apply for the scheme.
How to get benefits under Matru Vandana Yojana?
Under Matru Vandana Yojana, a total financial assistance of Rs 5,000 is given to women who become mothers for the first time. Which is released in three different installments. This money is given to meet the needs like nutrition, rest and health check-up during pregnancy. Whereas if a woman’s second child is a daughter. So he is given additional assistance of Rs 6 thousand.
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In this way the government gives a total amount of up to Rs 11 thousand. The government’s aim is that pregnant women should get adequate nutrition and timely treatment so that the health of newborn children is also safe. Till now lakhs of women have benefited from this scheme, which has improved both their economic condition and self-reliance.
How to apply for the scheme?
To apply for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, women first have to go to the official website of the scheme pmmvy.wcd.gov.in and fill the online form. To apply, the woman must be at least 19 years of age. Along with this, ration card, bank passbook, identity card and medical report related to pregnancy are required.
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The application must be made within 270 days of the birth of the child. Every eligible woman in the country can get the benefit of this scheme. This also includes SC, ST category, disabled women and beneficiary women of Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Till now lakhs of women across the country have benefited from this scheme. If you are also eligible then apply soon.
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