Question

What is the amount of cash incentive provided to pregnant women and lactating mothers under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana – PMMVY?
1. Rs. 5000
2. Rs. 2000
3. Rs. 3000
4. Ts. 7000

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rs. 5000

The correct answer is Rs. 5000.

• The amount of cash incentive provided to pregnant women and lactating mothers under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana – PMMVY is Rs. 5000.

• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana – PMMV
  • It is also partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after the delivery of the first living child.
  • The cash incentive provided would lead to improved health-seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM).
  • Under it cash incentive of Rs. 5,000 is provided to pregnant women and lactating mothers.
  • Introduced in 2017.
  • It is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  • It is a conditional cash transfer scheme.
  • Pregnant women of 19 years of age or above for the first live birth are the main target base.