Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

LOK SABHA 

PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA

4088. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is currently implementing Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the achievements made during the last three years particularly in the state of Odisha;

(c) whether the financial assistance allocated by the Union Government under the scheme has been reaching its registered/intended beneficiaries; and

(d) the funds utilized under the scheme during 2019-20, State/UT- wise including Odisha?

(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c) Yes, Sir. The Ministry of Women and Child Development implements Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) w.e.f. 01.01.2017. However, in Odisha, PMMVY is not being implemented by the State Government.

As on 15.03.2021, maternity benefits of Rs.8310.60 crores (including Central and State share) have been disbursed amongst 1.91 crores eligible beneficiaries under PMMVY since inception of the scheme.

(d) The funds utilised under PMMVY during 2019-20 is Annexed.

Annexure

Statement referred to in reply to part (d) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4088 for answer on 19.03.2021 raised by Shri Anubhav Mohanty regarding Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

State/UT-wise details of funds utilised during 2019-20 under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)