Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY), Conditional
Maternity Benefit (CMB) is a centrally sponsored scheme for pregnant and
lactating (P & L) women to improve their health & nutrition status to
enabling better environment by providing cash incentives to them. The scheme
was introduced in October, 2010 on pilot basis and now operational in 53
districts across the country. The scheme envisages providing cash directly to
the beneficiaries through their Bank /Post Office Accounts. As per provision of
the National Food Security Act, 2013, the Ministry has revised the entitlement
of maternity benefit from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 6000/- per beneficiary.
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