Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana more than ______ crores beneficiaries have been provided maternity benefits till July 2025.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
4.05
Explanation:
According to data from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, more than 4.05 crore beneficiaries have been provided maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) since its inception on January 1, 2017, up to July 2025. The scheme provides direct cash incentives through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to partially compensate for wage loss and ensure proper health and nutrition for pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Additional Points:
PMMVY is implemented as a centrally sponsored scheme under the 'Samarthya' sub-scheme of 'Mission Shakti'. Under the revised guidelines (PMMVY 2.0), financial assistance of ₹5,000 is provided for the first child, and ₹6,000 is provided for a second child if it is a girl.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: Under which ministry is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana operated?
Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Question: When was the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana initially launched?
Answer: January 1, 2017.