- PM Matru Vandana Yojana special registration drive extended till August 15 to enroll more pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- The scheme provides cash support up to 7,000 to help mothers during pregnancy and for the second girl child.
- PMMVYSoft portal updated with new features like biometric authentication and a combined grievance system.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PM Matru Vandana Yojana) keeps focusing on helping pregnant and breastfeeding women by giving financial support and promoting healthier maternity habits. The recent extension of the special registration drive till August 15 hopes to increase enrollment across the country. This article covers who can apply, updated benefits, and how you can easily register using the improved PMMVYSoft portal.
Who Can Apply for PM Matru Vandana Yojana?
PM Matru Vandana Yojana is for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, making sure they get the help they need during this important time. To qualify, you must be pregnant or have given birth to a live child, with priority to those applying for the first birth. The scheme also supports a second girl child with a financial incentive, encouraging positive attitudes toward girl child health and welfare.
Special Registration Drive Extended Till August 15
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration campaign till August 15, 2025. This drive is led by frontline workers like Anganwadi and ASHA workers who visit homes door-to-door. Their role is very important in raising awareness about maternal health, nutrition, and making sure eligible women enroll to get timely benefits from PMMVY.
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Financial Benefits Provided Under PMMVY
The financial support helps cover wage losses due to pregnancy and allows rest before and after childbirth. PMMVY offers 7,000 in total for the first live birth, paid in two installments of 3,500 each. For the second girl child, beneficiaries receive a one-time payment of 6,000 according to Mission Shakti guidelines. Since it started, more than 4.05 crore women have received cash transfers worth 19,028 crore up to July 31, 2025.
How to Register and Use the PMMVY Portal
Registering for PM Matru Vandana Yojana is now easier with the PMMVYSoft portal, launched in March 2023. To register:
- Visit the official PMMVY website.
- Verify yourself using Aadhaar details for smooth verification through UIDAI and NPCI systems.
- Fill in the required personal and pregnancy-related details.
- Submit documents and wait for approval.
- Once approved, the financial support is sent directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account.
New Features and Updates in PMMVY Portal
Recent tech updates improve access and faster grievance handling. Key features include:
- Integrated Grievance Module: Lets beneficiaries report issues and get timely help.
- Multilingual Toll-Free Helpline (14408): Supports beneficiaries with questions in many Indian languages.
- Biometric Authentication through Facial Recognition System (FRS): Boosts security and quick verification during registration and benefit delivery.
- Due-list Generation: Helps find possible beneficiaries who might have missed registration.
These updates make the scheme better at reaching women who deserve help, making sure no one is left out due to tech or administrative problems.