State government scheme · Tamil Nadu
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Cash and nutrition support for pregnant women in Tamil Nadu, for the first two births.
Headline benefit
₹18,000 total value in instalments
- Administered by
- Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Coverage
- Tamil Nadu
- Benefit
- ₹18,000 total value
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- For
- First two deliveries
- Official sources onlyFigures cited from government portals
- Verified 9 July 2026Amounts change — confirm on the portal
- Educational guidanceNot legal or financial advice
Last verified 9 July 2026 · Amounts and rules can change — confirm current details on the official portal before applying.
Overview
What is MRMBS (Tamil Nadu)?
Tamil Nadu's Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme (MRMBS) gives cash and nutrition support to pregnant women from poorer families, to make up for lost wages and improve maternal nutrition.
Eligible women receive ₹18,000 in total value for each of their first two deliveries — paid in stages linked to antenatal care, institutional delivery and the child's immunisation — along with two nutrition kits.
The scheme runs through the state's Reproductive & Child Health (RCH) system, and you need a PICME-generated 12-digit RCH ID to claim it.
What you get
Benefits
₹18,000 total value
₹18,000
Paid in instalments across pregnancy and after the birth.
Two nutrition kits
Nutrition kits worth about ₹2,000 each to support maternal nutrition.
Linked to check-ups & immunisation
Instalments reward antenatal care and completing your baby's vaccinations.
The money
Financial assistance available
| 1st instalmentDuring pregnancy (around the 4th month), after antenatal check-ups. | ₹6,000 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalmentAfter delivery, following the child's early immunisation. | ₹6,000 |
| 3rd instalmentWhen the child completes 9 months and the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination. | ₹2,000 |
| Nutrition kitsPart of the ₹18,000 total value. | 2 kits (~₹2,000 each) |
Who qualifies
Eligibility
Quick self-check
Am I eligible?
Tick the statements that apply to you. This is a self-check to help you understand MRMBS (Tamil Nadu) — it is not an eligibility decision. The official portal is the final authority.
What to gather
Required documents
PICME / RCH ID (12-digit)Required
Mandatory — you cannot claim without it.
Aadhaar cardRequired
Bank account passbookRequired
In the beneficiary's own name.
Proof of Tamil Nadu residenceRequired
Income / BPL proofRequired
Or e-Shram / MGNREGA / SC-ST proof.
ANC, birth and immunisation recordsRequired
For the respective instalments.
Step by step
How to apply
Ways to apply
- Online — PICME portal (picme.tn.gov.in)
- Through your Village Health Nurse (VHN) / health sub-centre
Register on PICME
Early pregnancyRegister your pregnancy on the PICME portal (or through your Village Health Nurse) to get a 12-digit RCH ID.
Attend antenatal check-ups
During pregnancyComplete your ANC check-ups to qualify for the first instalment.
Deliver at a government / approved facility
At deliveryInstitutional delivery is required to release the post-delivery instalments.
Complete immunisation & claim later instalments
After birthLater instalments release after birth registration, early immunisation and the 9-month MR vaccine.
Don't miss these
Important deadlines
Register on PICME
As early as possible in the pregnancy
1st instalment
Around the 4th month, after ANC check-ups
Final instalment
After the child's 9-month MR vaccination
Take it with you
Download your application checklist
A ready-to-use list of the documents to gather and the steps to follow for MRMBS (Tamil Nadu). Save it, print it, or take it to your Anganwadi Centre, hospital, or employer.
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not registering on PICME early — no RCH ID means no benefit.
- Missing the antenatal check-ups that instalments are tied to.
- A bank account that isn't in the mother's own name.
- Not completing the 9-month MR vaccination before claiming the final instalment.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy scheme give?
₹18,000 in total value per delivery (for the first two deliveries), across instalments of ₹6,000 + ₹6,000 + ₹2,000 plus two nutrition kits. Confirm the current split on the PICME portal.
Do I need a PICME ID?
Yes. A 12-digit RCH ID generated through PICME is mandatory — you cannot claim the benefit without it, so register early.
Is it only for the first two children?
Yes. The benefit is provided for a woman's first two deliveries only.
Can I get this and PMMVY?
States run maternity benefits in convergence with the national PMMVY. Ask your Village Health Nurse which cash benefit you'll receive so entitlements aren't duplicated.
Do I have to deliver in a government hospital?
The post-delivery instalments require an institutional delivery at a government or approved facility.
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Official government resources
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This page is an educational summary of a publicly available government scheme, verified against official sources on 9 July 2026. Scheme amounts, eligibility and rules change with government policy — always confirm the current details on the official portal above before you apply. It is not legal, financial, or medical advice. See our editorial policy for how we source and review content.
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