Question

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna, cash incentive of Rs.5000/- is provided to pregnant and lactating mothers for:

• A. Two living children
• B. First living child
• C. All living children
• D. Three living children

Hint:

Think of PMMVY as an incentive for first-time mothers to encourage healthy behaviors and health-seeking for their very first delivery.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question asks about the eligibility criteria for the cash benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• PMMVY is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013.

• The primary objective is to provide partial compensation for wage loss in cash incentives so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after delivery.

• The scheme provides a cash incentive of Rs. 5,000/- directly to the bank/post office account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM).

• Crucially, this benefit is restricted only to the birth of the first living child.

• The payment is released in three installments: 1st (Rs. 1000) on early registration of pregnancy, 2nd (Rs. 2000) after six months of pregnancy and at least one ANC, and 3rd (Rs. 2000) after child birth registration and the first cycle of vaccination.

Step 3: Final Answer: The incentive is provided for the first living child only.