Over 12,100 Women Benefited in Rajnandgaon District in Two Years
Published on: December 12, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), launched by the Government of India to improve the health and nutritional status of pregnant women and lactating mothers, has emerged as a major welfare measure in the district.
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to compensate wage loss during pregnancy and after childbirth, enabling women to focus on their health and nutrition needs. In the last two years, nearly 12,100 pregnant and lactating women in Rajnandgaon district have benefited from the programme.
As per provisions of the scheme, eligible women receive ₹5,000 for their first live birth — split into two installments:
- ₹3,000 upon pregnancy registration and early antenatal care,
- ₹2,000 after the child’s birth registration and completion of the first immunization cycle, including BCG, Polio, DTP, and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
For the second child, if the newborn is a girl, a one-time assistance of ₹6,000 is provided after the completion of the first immunization cycle.
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The scheme is applicable to pregnant women aged 19 years or above who are not employed in any government service under the central or state government. Beneficiaries meeting the eligibility criteria can register at their nearest Anganwadi Centre or apply through the mobile application.
For more information, applicants may contact the Women and Child Development Department at 9406136904 / 7804905439, or reach the National Helpline 1515.
