Q. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q. प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit programme being implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January, 2017. It is a centrally sponsored scheme being executed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), pregnant women and lactating mothers receive ₹5,000 for their first child in three instalments.All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), excluding those who are in regular employment with the Central Government or the State Governments or PSUs or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force.
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