New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) till 15 August 2025, an official statement said on Tuesday.

"The ongoing door-to-door awareness-cum-enrolment campaign, led by Anganwadi and ASHA workers, aims to reach out to all eligible pregnant and lactating women and ensure their timely registration under the scheme. PMMVY provides financial assistance to support nutritious diets and improve health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), along with promoting positive attitudes toward the girl child," Ministry of Women and Child Development said in a release.

"The PMMVY offers cash incentive...