PMMVY in Mahasamund: 27,053 women get maternity aid since 2022-23
Synopsis
In Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has reached 27,053 women since 2022-23, with over ₹28.6 crore flowing into nutrition, healthcare and post-delivery support. The ₹6,000 top-up for a second girl child is also nudging social attitudes — a quiet but measurable shift in a district where maternal indicators have long lagged.
Key Takeaways
27,053 women in Mahasamund have benefited from PMMVY since 2022-23 .
14,423 women received the first instalment worth over ₹24.32 crore .
8,211 women received the second instalment totalling over ₹1.64 crore post-vaccination.
4,420 mothers received over ₹2.65 crore for the birth of a second daughter.
Eligible mothers get ₹5,000 for the first child and an extra ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl.
Collector Vinay Kumar Langeh said the scheme is strengthening institutional delivery and immunisation coverage.
Over 27,053 pregnant and lactating women in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district have received maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) since 2022-23, according to data shared by the district administration. The Centre's flagship maternity scheme is delivering cash support, nutrition guidance, and regular health check-ups aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality in the region.
How the scheme works
Administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the PMMVY provides eligible mothers a total of ₹5,000 in two instalments for the birth of their first living child, from conception through completion of prescribed vaccinations. An additional one-time benefit of ₹6,000 is given when the second child is a girl — a design feature aimed at countering son preference.
Mahasamund's numbers
Of the beneficiaries in the district, 14,423 women have received the first instalment, with disbursements exceeding ₹24.32 crore for nutrition and pregnancy-stage healthcare. A further 8,211 women have received the second instalment, totalling over ₹1.64 crore, after completing their newborn's scheduled vaccinations.
Another 4,420 mothers have drawn over ₹2.65 crore in assistance following the birth of a second daughter, officials said.
What beneficiaries say
Women who received the support said the money helped them buy nutritious food, medicines, and access essential antenatal care. Several reportedly redirected a share of the funds into the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) to build long-term savings for their daughters.
“We used the money we received for ourselves and our child. It helped us. This government scheme is very good,” one beneficiary said.
What the Collector said
Mahasamund Collector Vinay Kumar Langeh said the PMMVY is playing a vital role in strengthening maternal and child health by linking financial support to institutional delivery, timely check-ups, and full immunisation of newborns.
“27,053 women in the district have benefited from this scheme since 2022-23. This amount is very important because it empowers women and also supports the government's fight against child malnutrition,” Langeh said.
Delivery on the ground
The district administration and the Women and Child Development Department are coordinating with Anganwadi workers and the Health Department to register pregnant women, conduct routine check-ups, and ensure timely disbursement. Officials say the scheme is contributing to gradual improvements in maternal and child health indicators in Mahasamund, alongside encouraging the birth of daughters. Sustained outreach in remote pockets will be key to expanding coverage further in the coming financial year.
Point of View
Even if national PMMVY uptake has historically been patchy. The ₹6,000 second-girl-child incentive is the more interesting lever: it is one of the few central schemes that puts a direct financial weight against son preference. The real test, however, is whether the second-instalment completion rate — currently far below first-instalment uptake — improves, because that gap reflects how many newborns are actually completing their vaccination schedule. That is the indicator worth tracking, not the headline disbursement figure.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?
PMMVY is a central maternity benefit scheme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development that provides financial assistance to pregnant and lactating mothers for the birth of their first living child. It pays ₹5,000 in two instalments from conception through completion of prescribed vaccinations.
How many women in Mahasamund have benefited from PMMVY?
A total of 27,053 women in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district have benefited from PMMVY since 2022-23. This includes 14,423 first-instalment recipients, 8,211 second-instalment recipients, and 4,420 mothers who received the additional benefit for the birth of a second daughter.
How much money does a beneficiary receive under PMMVY?
Eligible mothers receive ₹5,000 in two instalments for the first living child. An additional one-time benefit of ₹6,000 is provided if the second child is a girl, taking the maximum benefit to ₹11,000 across two children.
What is the purpose of the second-girl-child benefit?
The ₹6,000 one-time benefit for a second girl child is designed to encourage the birth of daughters and counter son preference. It also supplements nutrition and healthcare costs around delivery.
How is PMMVY delivered on the ground in Mahasamund?
The district administration and Women and Child Development Department coordinate with Anganwadi workers and the Health Department to register pregnant women, conduct check-ups, and disburse instalments on schedule. The model links cash transfers to institutional delivery and full immunisation.
