New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) nationwide on January 1, 2017. Under this scheme, Rs. 5,000/- is provided as a cash incentive for the first child, and Rs. 6,000/- is provided for the second child (if a girl) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

According to the release, since inception (01.01.2017) till 08.01.2026, 4.26 crore beneficiaries have been paid maternity benefit amounting to Rs. 20,060 Cr. through direct benefit transfer in their bank account.

In FY 2025-26, 59.19 lakh beneficiaries have been paid maternity benefits amounting to Rs 2,022.08 crore. till 08.01.2026.

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