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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
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
SSYCentral schemeMinistry of Finance
A small-savings account for a girl child with a government-notified interest rate and tax benefits.
Who it is for
Parents or guardians of a girl below 10 years.
Basic eligibility
- The account is opened before the girl turns 10.
- One account per girl; normally up to two girls per family.
- Minimum deposit of ₹250 a year.
Documents usually needed
- Birth certificate of the girl
- Parent or guardian’s Aadhaar and PAN
- Address proof
How to apply
Open the account at a post office or an authorised bank branch.
Official source: indiapost.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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