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    Question

    Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), what

    is the amount of Direct Benefit Transfer of second installment after six months of pregnancy?
    A Rs 5,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 2,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 3,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 4,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013.  ·         Providing partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after 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). Benefits under PMMVY ·         Cash incentive of ₹ 5000 in 3 installments.  Cash incentive of Rs 5000 in three instalments i.e. first instalment of Rs 1000/ - on early registration of pregnancy at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) / approved Health facility as may be identified by the respective administering State / UT, second instalment of Rs 2000/ - after six months of pregnancy on receiving at least one ante-natal check-up (ANC) and third instalment of Rs 2000/ - after child birth is registered and the child has received the first cycle of BCG, OPV, DPT and Hepatitis - B, or its equivalent/ substitute.

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