Maternity Benefit Scheme
Cash support to pregnant and lactating mothers, paid in three instalments linked to pregnancy and childbirth milestones.
Applications are open
What you get
₹5,000 in three instalments: ₹1,000, ₹2,000 and ₹2,000.
Who can apply
Applicant must be a woman (18 years or older) resident in Sindhudurg district who is pregnant or has recently delivered, and is registered at a health facility.
Documents you need
Keep clear photos or scans of these ready. Photos taken on your phone are fine.
- Required
Aadhaar card
Front and back, clearly readable
PDF file, JPG photo · up to 2 MB
- Required
Passport-size photo
Recent colour photo, plain background
JPG photo, PNG photo · up to 2 MB
- Required
Bank passbook (first page)
Must show account holder name, account number and IFSC
PDF file, JPG photo · up to 2 MB
- Required
Residence proof
Ration card, domicile certificate or Gram Panchayat residence certificate
PDF file, JPG photo · up to 2 MB
- Required
MCP card
Pages showing registration and check-up entries
PDF file, JPG photo · up to 2 MB
- Needed only in some cases
Child birth certificate / discharge card
PDF file, JPG photo · up to 2 MB
- If you have it
Income certificate
Issued within the last 1 year
PDF file, JPG photo · up to 2 MB