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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
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam
State schemeGovernment of Tamil Nadu
Check before you apply. A higher monthly amount and a restructured scheme have been announced but we could not confirm them on an official source. The amount below is the last confirmed figure.
₹1,000 a month to women heads of families.
Who it is for
Women heads of households aged 21 and above in Tamil Nadu.
Basic eligibility
- Family income below ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- Limits on land holding and household electricity use apply.
- No income tax payer in the family.
Documents usually needed
- Family (smart ration) card
- Aadhaar
- Electricity bill
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Apply at the special camps run through ration shops when registration is open.
Official source: kmut.tn.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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