Under the Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme, Tamil Nadu gives ₹18,000 for each of the first two deliveries: ₹14,000 in cash (₹2,000 + ₹2,000 in pregnancy, ₹4,000 after a government-hospital delivery, ₹4,000 after the baby’s 14-week vaccines, ₹2,000 after the measles-rubella vaccine) and two nutrition kits worth ₹2,000 each. It starts with PICME registration (the pregnancy RCH ID) before 12 weeks. Enter your stage below to see which instalments should have reached you.
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The ₹18,000 schedule*
| Instalment | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (cash) | ₹2,000 | PICME registration by 12 weeks + first antenatal check, around the 4th month |
| Nutrition kit 1 | ₹2,000 (kind) | Around the 4th month |
| 2nd (cash) | ₹2,000 | After 4 months with antenatal checks (6th-7th month) |
| Nutrition kit 2 | ₹2,000 (kind) | Around the 6th month |
| 3rd (cash) | ₹4,000 | Delivery in a government hospital |
| 4th (cash) | ₹4,000 | Baby’s 3rd dose of pentavalent / OPV (about 14 weeks) |
| 5th (cash) | ₹2,000 | Measles-rubella vaccine (9-12 months) |
| Total | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 cash + ₹4,000 kits |
Sources describe the timing slightly differently (some say the kits come in the 3rd and 6th months*). The total of ₹18,000 for the first two deliveries is consistent.
Who is eligible
- Pregnant women aged 19 or older, living in Tamil Nadu.
- First two deliveries only.
- Registered on PICME (picme.tn.gov.in) with an RCH ID, ideally before 12 weeks.
- Families of government employees and income-tax payers are excluded*.
- The post-delivery ₹4,000 needs a delivery in a government hospital*.
PICME registration: step by step
- Visit your Village Health Nurse (VHN) / PHC, or self-register on picme.tn.gov.in with Aadhaar and mobile number.
- You get a 12-digit RCH ID: write it on all documents.
- Give the bank account (in the mother’s name, Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT.
- Keep antenatal check-ups and vaccinations on schedule: each instalment is triggered by them.
- Check payments with the RCH ID on PICME (“Get data”) or ask the VHN.
Also available
The central PMMVY gives ₹5,000 for the first child and ₹6,000 for a second girl child; in Tamil Nadu it is paid through the same system*. Working women should also check their maternity leave pay (maternity leave calculator, Hindi).
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Muthulakshmi Reddy maternity: frequently asked questions
How much is the Muthulakshmi Reddy maternity benefit? ₹18,000 per delivery for the first two deliveries: ₹14,000 cash in five instalments and two nutrition kits worth ₹2,000 each.
What is PICME registration? Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation: Tamil Nadu’s pregnancy registration that gives you a 12-digit RCH ID, needed for the maternity benefit.
Is the benefit given for private hospital delivery? The ₹4,000 post-delivery instalment is for government-hospital deliveries*; other instalments depend on check-ups and vaccinations.
Can I get it for a third child? No. Only the first two deliveries are covered.
How to check the Muthulakshmi Reddy scheme status? Enter your RCH ID on picme.tn.gov.in, or ask your VHN / PHC.
Sources (checked 29 October 2026): Tamil Nadu Health Department scheme details via Vikaspedia, Krishnagiri district (nic.in) page and DT Next; amounts and timing from secondary sources*. picme.tn.gov.in did not open from our cloud server.
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