VMYG
What this is
This scheme is a Gujarat government initiative providing financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women from economically weaker sections to promote maternal and child health.
In detail
The "Vandan Matru Yojana (VMY)" is a maternity benefit scheme launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, to support pregnant and lactating women from economically weaker sections. The scheme emphasizes maternal nutrition, encourages institutional deliveries, and promotes breastfeeding practices to ensure the well-being of both mother and child. Beneficiaries receive financial assistance in stages during pregnancy, delivery, and the breastfeeding period. The scheme is implemented through Anganwadi centers and government health facilities, with funds transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman.
- The applicant must belong to a family with an annual income below ₹2,00,000/-.
- The applicant must be registered at an Anganwadi center.
What you get
> Financial Assistance:
- Registration Benefit: A one-time financial assistance of ₹1000/- is provided. - Additional Benefit: An additional amount of ₹1000/- is disbursed after institutional delivery. - Further Benefit: ₹2000/- is given in two installments during the breastfeeding period, promoting continued maternal and child health.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Vandan Matru Yojana | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |