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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

PYQs

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Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

PMMVY is a significant welfare scheme addressing maternal and child health, nutrition, and financial security for pregnant and lactating women, crucial for human development indicators and the effectiveness of social safety nets.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored maternity benefit scheme providing financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women for their first child, and for a second girl child, to improve health-seeking behaviour and reduce wage loss.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Scheme Type

Centrally sponsored maternity benefit scheme.

Financial Incentive

₹5,000 for the first child, and ₹6,000 for a second girl child.

Delivery Mechanism

Cash incentives provided directly to beneficiaries' bank/post office accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Integration

Benefits are integrated with Janani Suraksha Yojana for institutional delivery.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaSocial Justice & Development

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Maternity benefit scheme for pregnant/lactating women.
  • Provides cash incentives via DBT for first child and second girl child.
  • Centrally sponsored, implemented by States/UTs (except Telangana).
  • Aims to reduce wage loss and encourage institutional delivery.
  • Integrated with Janani Suraksha Yojana for comprehensive benefits.

High-confidence PYQs

2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2019Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2015Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Topic timeline

Social Justice & Development
Prelims 2015· Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

Open question
Prelims 2016· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

Open question

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

Open question

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme helps to address Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls and women

22 Jul 2026 · PMMVY is a centrally sponsored scheme providing cash incentives via DBT to pregnant and lactating women for their first child and a second girl child, aiming to improve health and compensate for wage loss.

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