The PMMVY has been implemented in the state from July 1, 2017, under which the department provides an assistance of Rs 1000, Rs 2000 and Rs 2000 in three installments to the pregnant women.
The NCW chairperson appreciated the state government for its robust institutional mechanisms and proactive initiatives in ensuring women’s safety and security.
Under PMMVY, its is noted that the Centre provides Rs 5,000 assistance for a woman’s first delivery, while the State gover nment of fers an additional Rs 1,000 in rural areas and Rs 600 in urban areas ...
The amount of Rs 5,000 is given in two instalments, and for the second child, the benefit of Rs 6,000 is provided in one instalment after birth, subject to the second child being a girl.
