If you are a beneficiary under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and have moved to a different state, district, or locality, you can continue receiving maternity benefits even after shifting residence.
Many pregnant women and lactating mothers relocate due to delivery at their maternal home, work, marriage, or family reasons, and worry about losing maternity benefits after migration.
This guide explains the PMMVY migration process, required documents, and instalment rules for interstate and intrastate transfers.
Can You Receive PMMVY Benefits After Migration?
Yes. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a beneficiary-based scheme, not a location-based scheme.
Eligibility and instalment payments are linked to the registered beneficiary’s Aadhaar and digital records rather than a specific location.
PMMVY migration refers to the process of accessing and updating beneficiary records in the PMMVY-CAS (Common Application Software) system when a woman shifts from one location to another.
Since PMMVY operates through the PMMVY-CAS digital platform, beneficiary data can be verified and updated anywhere in India, ensuring continuity of maternity benefit payments after relocation.
Types of Migration Covered Under PMMVY
The same migration procedure applies in the following situations:
- Migration from one state to another (interstate migration)
- Transfer from one district to another within the same state
- Relocation from rural to urban areas or vice versa
- Change of village, ward, or Anganwadi Centre
- Temporary stay at the maternal home for delivery
Changing your place of residence does not cancel your PMMVY eligibility.
Instalments can be claimed from the new location, provided all scheme conditions are fulfilled, and records are properly updated in the PMMVY-CAS system.
How PMMVY Migration Works in the Digital System
Migration is processed digitally in the PMMVY-CAS platform using the “Migration In” functionality.
Key System Rules
- Migration In can be approved even if Migration Out was not initiated at the previous location.
- The new Anganwadi Centre can retrieve beneficiary records using Aadhaar search.
- Once approved, the beneficiary is digitally mapped to the new centre.
- Future instalments are processed from the updated location.
This system-based process eliminates the need for physical transfer certificates or No Objection Certificates (NOC).
Is Aadhaar Address Update Required for PMMVY After Migration?
No. Updating the address on Aadhaar is not mandatory when shifting to another place for PMMVY benefits.
- Aadhaar is used for identity verification, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- An old Aadhaar address does not affect payment.
- You can receive instalments even if Aadhaar shows a different state or district
Step-by-Step Process to Receive PMMVY After Migration
Step 1: Contact the Nearest Anganwadi Centre or Health Facility
Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) or contact the local Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) in your new area.
Inform them you are already registered under PMMVY and have relocated.
Tip: In some states, PMMVY is implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, while in others it is handled through the Health Department.
However, the migration procedure remains the same.
Step 2: Update Your Details with Documents
The documents required after migration for maternity benefits must be submitted at the Anganwadi Centre or designated health facility in the new location to process pending or future instalments.
- Aadhaar number (mandatory for all instalments under PMMVY 2.0 guidelines)
- Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card
- PMMVY acknowledgement slip, if available
If any personal details have changed since registration—such as address, mobile number, or bank account—the beneficiary must submit Form 3 along with supporting documents.
This ensures instalment payments are not rejected due to data mismatch.
Additional Documents
- First Instalment (₹3,000): If the PMMVY first instalment after migration has not been claimed, proof of pregnancy registration within six months of LMP and at least one ANC visit (PMMVY early registration proof) is required.
- Second Instalment (₹2,000 – First Child): Birth registration and first-cycle immunisation (BCG, OPV, DPT, Hepatitis-B).
- Second Child (₹6,000 – Girl Child): Birth registration, immunisation proof, and pregnancy registration acknowledgement.
Note: Multiple instalments may be claimed together if delayed, provided all eligibility conditions are fulfilled.
Step 3: Verification by Local Health Functionaries
The local AWW, ASHA, or ANM verifies your documents, confirms your previous PMMVY registration, and updates your details under the migrated beneficiary category in the PMMVY-CAS system.
- Re-registration is not required
- A new acknowledgement slip should be issued
- No migration certificate is required
- Husband’s Aadhaar is not required
Step 4: Approval and Payment Processing
The Supervisor, CDPO, or Medical Officer reviews and approves the updated beneficiary details in the PMMVY-CAS system.
Payment is processed after approval if eligibility conditions are met.
You can check whether your instalment has been credited by tracking your application through the PMMVY payment status system.
Frequently Asked Questions
I moved after receiving the first instalment. Can I receive the second?
Yes. The second instalment can be claimed from the new location after submitting the required birth registration and immunisation documents.
I migrated before applying for PMMVY. What should I do?
You should apply for PMMVY at the Anganwadi Centre in your current place of residence. Registration depends on where you apply, not on your permanent address.
What if my PMMVY acknowledgement slip is lost?
The acknowledgement slip is helpful but not mandatory if Aadhaar is available
PMMVY records are stored digitally and can be traced using your Aadhaar number. Loss of the slip does not cancel your benefit.
I am pregnant and planning to deliver in another state. Where should I register?
You should register for PMMVY at your current place of residence during pregnancy, even if you plan to deliver the baby in another state.
Why this is important
- PMMVY registration is linked to the Anganwadi Centre where ANC services are received
- The first instalment depends on pregnancy registration and antenatal care
- Local health workers can verify documents more easily
Does the 30-day processing timeline reset after migration?
The 30-day processing timeline applies separately to each instalment. When documents are submitted at the new location, the count starts from the date of submission.
Conclusion
If you relocate during pregnancy or after receiving one instalment, you can still claim pending benefits by meeting the required eligibility conditions.
Once your records are verified and updated in the system, maternity assistance continues from your new location without interruption, anywhere in India.