- Over 4 crore women have benefited from maternity benefits under PM Matru Vandana Yojana.
- More than 72 lakh pregnant women registered under Mission Poshan 2.0 for nutrition support.
- Mission Poshan 2.0 provides supplementary nutrition and training for Anganwadi workers.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) continues to benefit women and children across India, with the latest updates highlighting its positive impact on maternal and child health. The scheme, implemented under the umbrella of Mission Poshan 2.0, plays a key role in tackling malnutrition while promoting proper nutrition and care for expectant and lactating mothers. Alongside financial assistance, the initiative also focuses on training and awareness programmes to ensure mothers and children receive improved healthcare and nutritional support nationwide.
How PM Matru Vandana Yojana Has Helped Women and Children
Since it started, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has given maternity benefits to over 4 crore women. This financial help supports pregnant and breastfeeding mothers during important stages of motherhood. Also, more than 72 lakh pregnant women have signed up for Mission Poshan 2.0, a nutrition scheme aimed at improving health for mothers and children.
Main Maternal and Child Health Schemes Under NHM
The National Health Mission (NHM) has put in place several schemes to improve maternal health and reduce anemia among mothers, including those in tribal communities. These include:
- Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan: Makes sure pregnant women get quality antenatal care.
- Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK): Offers free delivery and postnatal services.
- Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): Provides full antenatal care on the 9th of every month.
- Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB): Works to lower anemia rates among women and children.
Mission Poshan 2.0: Fighting Malnutrition Well
Under the 15th Finance Commission, several nutrition-related schemes like Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls have been combined into Mission Poshan 2.0. This program tackles malnutrition by giving supplementary nutrition and other key services through Anganwadi Centres.
Supplementary Nutrition Benefits and Delivery
Mission Poshan 2.0 provides extra nutrition to children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and adolescent girls (14-18 years) in aspirational districts and the North-Eastern region. The nutrition is given for up to 300 days a year as Take-Home Ration (THR), which includes:
- 600 calories
- 18-20 grams of protein
- Essential micronutrients
This makes sure that those who get it receive enough nourishment to support healthy growth and development.
Training Through Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi Initiative
To improve how services are delivered, the Women and Child Development Ministry runs the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi scheme. This uses a step-by-step training model where Master Trainers, including District Officers, Block Coordinators, and Supervisors, get training from the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD). These Master Trainers then train Anganwadi Workers directly in the field, making sure nutrition and health services are done well.
These combined efforts under PM Matru Vandana Yojana and Mission Poshan 2.0 are making a big difference in improving maternal and child health across India. If you or someone you know qualifies, think about registering to get these benefits and help build a healthier future.