evidence: About: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), previously known as the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, is a maternity benefit program run by the government of India. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a Centrally-Sponsored scheme and conditional cash transfer scheme of Rs 5000 for pregnant and lactating women [...] Targeted Beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers, excluding PW&LM 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.