Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): This maternity benefit program provides financial assistance to pregnant women, especially those belonging to underprivileged sections of society.
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It offers a cash incentive of ₹5000 in three installments to help with pregnancy-related expenses and compensate for wage loss .
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Eligibility
– Pregnant women above 19 years of age for their first live birth– Belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged section
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Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY): This scheme aims to promote institutional deliveries by providing cash assistance to pregnant women opting for childbirth in a government health facility. JSY covers both normal and cesarean deliveries .
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Eligibility
– All pregnant women regardless of their socio-economic background– Opting for institutional delivery in a public health facility
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Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): This initiative focuses on providing assured, comprehensive, and free antenatal care services to all pregnant women
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On the 9th of every month at designated government health facilities. PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of prenatal checkups, including blood tests, ultrasounds, and counseling .
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Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY): While not a new program, it has been integrated into the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). This scheme provided conditional cash transfers to pregnant and lactating mothers
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LaQshya (Lactating Mothers' Support Programme): This program provides breastfeeding mothers with nutritional support during the critical postnatal period. It offers a cash incentive of ₹6000 in six installments to mothers
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