Punjab government has decided to implement Pardhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana under which a financial assistance of Rs 5,000 would be given to all the expectant mothers in three instalments — from the period of conception of the baby till his birth.
The grant would be disbursed in three instalments to every expectant mother irrespective of any income cap.
“Every mother for the delivery of her first baby from January 1, 2017, onwards would be covered under this special scheme,” said an official spokesperson of the Social Security Department.
Divulging the breakup of three instalments, spokesperson said that the first instalment of Rs 1,000 would be given to the expectant mother from the day of confirmation of her conception.
Similarly, second instalment of Rs 2,000 would be accorded after six month during the first anti-natal examination of the expectant mother. likewise, the third and final instalment of Rs 2,000 would be handed over to the mother after the delivery and first vaccination of the baby.
Spokesperson added that all the eligible beneficiaries could register themselves at nearby Anganwadi Centres to avail the benefit of this flagship scheme.