evidence: The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) was launched in 2017 as a flagship maternity benefits programme of the Government of India. [...] - The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), which is centrally sponsored, is being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) are eligible for three instalments of maternity benefits totalling Rs. 5000 upon meeting specified requirements. [...] - All Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) are eligible for maternity benefits under the PMMVY, with the exception of those who are regularly employed by the Central Government, a State Government, a Public Sector Undertaking, or who are receiving benefits of a similar nature under any currently in effect law.