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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
₹5,000 in two instalments for the first child; ₹6,000 for a second child if she is a girl
For: Pregnant women and mothers of newborns
See eligibility and documents
Gruha Lakshmi
State schemeGovernment of Karnataka
₹2,000 a month to the woman head of the family.
Who it is for
Women named as head of household on a ration card in Karnataka.
Basic eligibility
- Named as head of the family on a BPL, APL or Antyodaya card.
- The woman and her husband do not pay income tax or file GST returns.
Documents usually needed
- Ration card
- Aadhaar of the woman and her husband
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Apply on the Seva Sindhu portal or at Grama One, Karnataka One and Bangalore One centres.
Official source: sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in
Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.
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