- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides Rs 5,000 financial help in three installments to pregnant and breastfeeding women in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The scheme encourages antenatal care, hospital deliveries, proper nutrition, and breastfeeding to lower maternal and infant deaths.
- The BJP-led government makes sure the scheme reaches women in both cities and villages, helping women and improving maternal healthcare.
In a major push towards maternal and child health, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is actively being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir, offering crucial financial and healthcare support to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Launched under the vision of “Healthy Mother, Healthy Nation,” the scheme aims to improve maternal and child well-being through better nutrition, safe hospital deliveries, and essential antenatal care services. By promoting early healthcare interventions, PMMVY is helping women in Jammu and Kashmir gain strength and confidence during motherhood.
Who Can Apply and Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
PMMVY is made especially for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. To qualify, women usually need to be pregnant with their first child and should not be receiving other similar government benefits for pregnancy. The scheme offers financial support to help with the extra needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Financial Support to Encourage Maternal and Child Health
Under the scheme, each eligible woman gets Rs 5,000 as cash help. This amount is paid in three parts linked to important stages of maternity care:
- First payment after early pregnancy registration.
- Second payment after delivery in a hospital or healthcare center.
- Last payment after the child finishes their immunization or postnatal care.
This planned payment encourages regular antenatal check-ups and hospital deliveries, which help reduce risks during pregnancy and childbirth.
How PMMVY Supports Nutrition and Health Habits
Besides the financial help, PMMVY strongly focuses on better nutrition for both mother and child. Pregnant women are encouraged to eat balanced diets that help the healthy growth of the baby. The scheme also highlights the importance of breastfeeding as a key step to boost infant immunity and lower infant deaths.
By encouraging women to follow these health habits, PMMVY helps reduce malnutrition and health problems in mothers and newborns, supporting a healthier next generation.
How PMMVY is Running and Reaching People in Jammu and Kashmir
Since starting in the Union Territory, PMMVY has been successfully reaching women from different places and communities. The BJP-led government has been active in making sure both city and village women know about and join the scheme.
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The Role of Government and Community in Making the Scheme Work
Making PMMVY work well depends a lot on teamwork between government bodies and local communities. The Jammu and Kashmir administration, helped by community health workers, has been working hard to register eligible women and make sure they get payments on time.
This joint effort strengthens the link between beneficiaries and healthcare services, making sure the scheme’s benefits lead to real improvements in mother and child health across the area.
If you are eligible, you should contact your nearest healthcare center or visit the official National Health Mission website at nhm.gov.in for help on how to enroll and get benefits under PMMVY.