The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), initiated in 2017, offers financial aid to pregnant and nursing mothers to enhance maternal and child health, along with compensation for wage loss.
In Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh, around 50,000 women have benefited from the scheme, receiving Rs 5,000 in their accounts. Expressing gratitude, these women credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting them during a crucial phase of their lives.
The scheme’s impact is evident as beneficiaries praised the efforts of Anganwadi workers, helpers, and ASHA and Usha workers for their crucial role in facilitating timely registrations, vaccinations, health center visits, and overall monitoring of mothers and newborns.
Residents like Mohini Dhakad, Sapna Dhakad, and Monika Rathore shared their positive experiences, highlighting the financial assistance received during pregnancy and after childbirth. They expressed appreciation for the scheme and its benefits for women in need.
Ankita Pandya, the Women and Child Development Program Officer in Neemuch, disclosed that nearly 49,490 women in the district have availed benefits under the PMMVY, utilizing the funds for nutritional requirements and pregnancy-related challenges.
The PMMVY provides Rs 5,000 for the first delivery and an additional Rs 6,000 for the birth of a girl child, aiming to support pregnant women and promote the well-being of mothers and infants.
