Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana was launched on:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1st Jan 2017.
· The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) was launched on 1st January 2017.
· It is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women.
· The scheme seeks to improve the health and nutritional status of mothers and their infants.
Key Features of PMMVY:
· Provides a cash incentive of ₹5,000 to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first live birth.
· Encourages early registration of pregnancy and institutional delivery.
· Supports exclusive breastfeeding and immunization of infants.