Women & childrenCentral
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
A small-savings account for a girl child with a government-notified interest rate and tax benefits
For: Parents or guardians of a girl below 10 years
See eligibility and documents
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
PMMVYCentral schemeMinistry of Women & Child Development
₹5,000 in two instalments for the first child; ₹6,000 for a second child if she is a girl.
Who it is for
Pregnant women and mothers of newborns.
Basic eligibility
- Pregnancy is registered at an Anganwadi centre or approved health facility; registration is allowed up to 270 days after childbirth.
- Belongs to at least one eligible group, such as SC or ST, BPL ration card, e-Shram card, PM-JAY or MGNREGA card holder, woman with disability, or family income under ₹8 lakh a year.
- Aged 18 years 7 months to 55 years at childbirth.
- Women in regular government employment or receiving similar benefits elsewhere are excluded.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card
- Proof of the eligible group (for example caste certificate, ration card, e-Shram card or income certificate)
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Register at the Anganwadi centre or health facility, or on the PMMVY portal.
Official source: pmmvy.wcd.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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