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Claim: It is not mandatory for a woman to submit her marriage certificate or divorce decree while applying for passport (Narendra Modi, 2017-04-13)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Note: The consular officer may ask for additional information, such as wedding photographs and other proof that the marriage to your U.S. citizen spouse is genuine. Documents in foreign languages, other than the language of the country in which the application takes place, should be translated. Applicants should take to the visa interview all original civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates as well as legible photocopies of the documents and translations. Original documents and translations will be returned. [...] During the visa interview, applicants will be required to present evidence to the Consular Officer that they are not likely to become a public charge in the United States. You may present evidence that you are able to financially support yourself or that your U.S. citizen spouse is able to provide support. The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, be submitted by the U.S. citizen spouse. The U.S. citizen spouse will need to submit Form I-864 to USCIS with the application for adjustment of status to that of legal permanent resident.
Claim: It is not mandatory for a woman to submit her marriage certificate or divorce decree while applying for passport (Narendra Modi, 2017-04-13)
Evidence (2024-10-02): If either applicant was previously married, they must prove they are no longer married at the time of their application. Widowed applicants must present a certified copy of the deceased spouse’s death certificate. Divorced applicants must present their original divorce decree. Death certificates and divorce decrees must be in English. If the original documents are in another language, they must be translated and certified as accurate. If an applicant has had a legal name change, they must provide the certified decree of the court.
Claim: It is not mandatory for a woman to submit her marriage certificate or divorce decree while applying for passport (Narendra Modi, 2017-04-13)
Evidence (2024-10-09): - When applicable, marriage certificates, court orders or divorce decrees must be provided to link the name on the primary identification to the name on the driver license or ID card. [...] Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must submit the original or a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order. Photocopies are not accepted. Marriage certificates must be recognized by the state of Florida. Generally, marriage certificates issued in Florida or another state in accordance with the respective laws of those states are recognized by the State of Florida. Church-issued marriage certificates are not accepted. [...] Certified copies of marriage certificates or divorce decrees may be obtained at the clerk of court in the county where it was originally filed.
Claim: It is not mandatory for a woman to submit her marriage certificate or divorce decree while applying for passport (Narendra Modi, 2017-04-13)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Applications can be processed in Room 1301 in City Hall. A NYS Marriage License Worksheet Application is available for your assistance. Submit the worksheet with birth certificates, photo ID's, and if previously married, divorce papers, when you come in person. PLEASE NOTE, license applicants will only be accepted during our service hours of Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to NO LATER THAN 3:30 p.m. Both parties must be present. Both applicants must provide the following: [...] - If previously married: You must provide a copy of your final divorce decree that has the County stamp on it as to where it was filed. If there was more than one divorce, you will have to provide the date of all divorces and have the paperwork for the latest divorce. If previous spouse is deceased, you must provide the death certificate. [...] Requesting a Copy of a Marriage Certificate - click here -
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-26): The government published an infographic that makes claims about the performance of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Here is a fact-check.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-07-23): UNDER PM AWAS YOJANA URBAN 2.0, HOUSING NEEDS OF 1 CRORE URBAN POOR AND MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES WILL BE ADDRESSED WITH AN INVESTMENT OF ₹ 10 LAKH CRORE [...] Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan The Finance Minister announced that for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities, government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan by adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts covering 63,000 villages and benefitting 5 crore tribal people.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-07-23): The first Union budget of the Modi 3.0 government saw a concerted effort at women-led development, with the Finance Minister announcing more than ₹3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women and girls, and promised a look at further lowering duties for properties purchased by women. [...] Other announcements include the setting up of special working women’s hostels and creches in collaboration with industries to facilitate women’s employment, and promoting women-specific skilling programmes and support for women’s self help groups. [...] The allocations for schemes coming under the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry, including ‘Samarthya’ (supporting projects such as women’s hostels), ‘Swadhar Greh’, and ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’, have also been increased slightly.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-02-09): The number of beneficiaries who enrolled for the maternity benefit programme, called Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), exceeded the government's target of 51.7 lakh per year in each of the last three years, Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani told Parliament on Wednesday. "The total number of beneficiaries enrolled during each of the last three financial years under the PMMVY is more than the indicative target," the Minister said in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question from Trinamool Congress member Sushmita Dev. [...] The PMMVY scheme was estimated to cover 51.70 lakh beneficiaries annually, Ms. Irani said, adding that it was only an "indicative" target.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-10-18): The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) was launched in 2017 as a flagship maternity benefits programme of the Government of India. [...] - The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), which is centrally sponsored, is being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) are eligible for three instalments of maternity benefits totalling Rs. 5000 upon meeting specified requirements. [...] - All Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) are eligible for maternity benefits under the PMMVY, with the exception of those who are regularly employed by the Central Government, a State Government, a Public Sector Undertaking, or who are receiving benefits of a similar nature under any currently in effect law.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-01-03): Five years since its introduction, there is vast scope for improvement in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). India accounts for a fifth of the total childbirths in the world, with a maternal mortality rate of 113 per 1,00,000 live births. SAMARTHYA is a scheme under the umbrella scheme Mission Shakti (Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women). It includes schemes such as - Beti Bachao Beti Padhao - Creche - Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana - Gender Budgeting/Research/ Training
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-02-04): The government’s maternity benefit scheme, or Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, has crossed 1.75 crore eligible women till financial year 2020, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. A total sum of ₹5,931.95 crore was paid to 1.75 crore eligible beneficiaries between financial year 2018 and 2020. Apart from that, ₹2,063.70 crore was disbursed in the current fiscal to 65.12 lakh women, Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani informed the Rajya Sabha. Disaggregated data on how many of these were unique beneficiaries, and how many were those receiving different instalments of the scheme was not provided. According to the government’s initial estimate, it aimed to reach 51.70 lakh women per year through the scheme.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-05-03): The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a flagship scheme initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It aims to provide crucial support to pregnant and lactating mothers. [...] Maternity Benefits Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana for Empowerment [...] Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is like a helping hand from the Indian government, ensuring women feel secure.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-04-01): The Anganwadi Services under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a universal, no-entry barriers scheme under which pregnant women and lactating mothers are eligible for the services including the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP). Government has also implemented the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) which aims to provide cash incentive through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode to Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) for partial compensation for the wage loss so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after delivery and to improve health seeking behaviour. The scheme also seeks to promote positive behavioural change towards girl child by providing additional cash incentive for the second child, if that is a girl child. Benefits have been extended to over 3.44 crore women through this scheme. Also, Palna, a sub-scheme is implemented in all States/ UTs to provide day care facilities and protection to children. The services of childcare have been extended through Anganwadi cum Crèche (AWCC) by way of enabling more and more mothers to work and the care givers to participate in the workforce.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-04-14): Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Online (PMMVY) - How to apply, Eligibility and Benefits: Under the Prime Minister Pregnancy Assistance Scheme 2024, the Government of India provides financial assistance of Rs. 6000. The pregnancy assistance scheme was started by the Prime Minister of our country, Shri Narendra Modi on January 1, 2017. Under the Prime Minister's Pregnancy Assistance Scheme 2021, this financial assistance is provided to women who conceive and breastfeed for the first time. The Pregnancy Assistance Scheme is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana 2024. Dear friends, today we will provide you complete information about this scheme, so read this article carefully and take all the benefits of the scheme. [...] How to Apply Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Online [...] How to Apply Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Offline - You can apply offline to take advantage of Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-08-09): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0under which financial assistance will be provided to 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families through States/Union Territories (UTs)/PLIs to construct, purchase or rent a house at an affordable cost in urban areas in 5 years. The Government Assistance of ₹ 2.30 lakh crore will be provided under the Scheme. PMAY-U is one of the major flagship programmes being implemented by Government of India to provide all-weather pucca houses to all eligible beneficiaries in the urban areas. Under PMAY-U, 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned while more than 85.5 lakh houses have already been constructed and delivered to the beneficiaries. [...] PMAY-U 2.0 will achieve the vision of ‘Housing for All’ by fulfilling the housing dreams of EWS/LIG and MIG segments. The Scheme will also ensure equity across different segments of population by addressing the requirement of slum dwellers, SC/STs, minorities, widows, Persons with Disabilities and other underprivileged sections of the society. Special focus will be given to Safai Karmi, street vendors identified under PMSVANidhi Scheme and different artisans under Pradhan Mantri-Vishwakarma Scheme, anganwadi workers, building and other construction workers, residents of slums/chawls and other groups identified during operation of PMAY-U 2.0.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-04-30): PM Matru Vandana Yojana 2024: The PMMVY is a crucial initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, aimed at providing support to pregnant women and lactating mothers across the country. This flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is designed to offer maternity benefits to women, particularly those from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring their well-being during pregnancy and childbirth. [...] The PM Matru Vandana Scheme is a government initiative focused on providing financial assistance and support to pregnant and lactating mothers. It ensures that women, especially those from marginalized sections, receive adequate care and assistance during pregnancy and childbirth. [...] Ans: The PM Matru Vandana Scheme is a government initiative focused on providing financial assistance and support to pregnant and lactating mothers, particularly those from marginalized sections, ensuring adequate care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-07-24): About: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), previously known as the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, is a maternity benefit program run by the government of India. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a Centrally-Sponsored scheme and conditional cash transfer scheme of Rs 5000 for pregnant and lactating women [...] Targeted Beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers, excluding PW&LM who are in regular employment with the Central Government or the State Governments or PSUs or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-07-23): According to the Economic Survey 2023-2024, there has been a remarkable 218.8 per cent rise in the budget allocation for women's welfare from FY14 to FY25, reaching Rs 3.10 lakh crore. The Gender Budget Statement has risen by 38.7 per cent compared to FY24 BE, accounting for 6.5 per cent of the total Union Budget, the highest share since its introduction in FY06. [...] Initiatives like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, and PM Matru Vandana Yojana have also contributed to significant improvements in the welfare and empowerment of women and girls. These programs have led to an increase in institutional deliveries, from 78.9 per cent to 88.6 per cent, and improved public health service utilisation and birth spacing. [...] Women's participation in skill development has increased. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), it grew from 42.7 per cent in FY16 to 52.3 per cent in FY24. The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme has 82 per cent female beneficiaries. Women's involvement in ITIs and NSTIs rose from 9.8 per cent in FY16 to 13.3 per cent in FY24, and in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), it went up from 7.7 per cent in FY17 to 20.8 per cent in FY24.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-12-01): The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under which maternity benefit of ₹5,000/- is being provided in three installments to Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) upon fulfillment of certain conditions. The eligible beneficiaries also receive cash incentive as per approved norms towards maternity benefit under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. PW&LM are also entitled for Supplementary Nutrition under Anganwadi Services, which is another Centrally Sponsored Scheme. [...] The funds under PMMVY are released on the basis of indicative number of beneficiaries and utilization of previous years funds. The State/UT-wise details of funds released and number of beneficiaries paid maternity benefits under PMMVY since inception and till 22.11.2021 are Annexed. [...] State/UT-wise details of funds released and number of beneficiaries paid maternity benefit under PMMVY since inception and till 22.11.2021
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-07-21): The Government gives utmost priority to the safety, security and empowerment of women including rural women. The Government has adopted multi-pronged approach to address the issue of women on a life-cycle continuum basis for their educational, social, economic and political empowerment so that they become equal partners in fast paced and sustainable national development. [...] The Anganwadi Services under Mission Poshan 2.0 is a universal scheme under which pregnant women and lactating mothers are eligible for the services including the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP). For partial compensation of wages and for promoting health seeking behavior among pregnant women and lactating mothers, Government has implemented Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) which aims to promote appropriate practice, care and institutional service utilization during pregnancy, delivery and lactation by providing cash incentives in Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode to pregnant and lactating mothers. Benefits have been extended to over 3.20 crore women through this scheme. Construction of over 11.00 crore toilets under ‘Swachchh Bharat Mission’, clean cooking gas connections to nearly 9.58 crore women below poverty line under ‘UjjawalaYojana’ and connecting over 12.59 crores out of 19.46 crores rural household with tap drinking water connections under ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ have transformed the lives of women by reducing the drudgery and care burden. Prime Minister’s Rural Digital Literacy Campaign (Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Sakasharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) that seeks to make 6 crore persons digitally literate, by covering one member from every eligible household. Over 53% of the beneficiaries under PMGDISHA are women.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-10-09): The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) scheme was launched in the year 2017. Under PMMVY, a cash incentive of ₹5,000/- is provided directly to the beneficiary via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode for the first child. In the revamped PMMVY, maternity benefit is also to be provided for the second child, but only if, the second child is a girl child, to discourage pre-birth sex selection and to promote and celebrate the girl child. The eligible beneficiaries receive the remaining cash incentive, under Janani Suraksha Yojana after institutional delivery, so that on average a woman gets Rs. 6,000. As of 2024, under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), more than 3.32 crore beneficiaries have been enrolled and maternity benefits of more than Rs. 14,103 crore have been disbursed to over 3.11 crore beneficiaries. [...] Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has played a crucial role in improving the lives of women by providing them with financial assistance during pregnancy and lactation periods. By compensating for the wage loss and expenses incurred during their pregnancy and post-delivery period, this scheme has not only provided economic support to women but has also encouraged them to seek timely medical care, leading to a reduction in maternal and infant mortality rates. Additionally, the scheme has increased awareness and promoted the importance of maternal and child health, thereby empowering women and improving their overall well-being.
Claim: More than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-04-13): The Government approved pan-India implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a centrally sponsored conditional cash transfer scheme in May. As per the information available, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is implementing PMMVY with the objectives of - providing partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentive so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after delivery of the first child; and - the cash incentive provided to improve health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM). [...] The fourth claim is that ‘more than 50 lakh women expected to benefit every year’. The maternity benefits under PMMVY are available to the eligible beneficiaries for first living child of family. About 51.70 lakh beneficiaries are covered annually under PMMVY. However, it has to be noted that this is the expected number of beneficiaries every year and the actual number of women who received the amount could be higher or lower than 50 lakh. [...] Fact: About 51.70 lakh beneficiaries are covered annually under PMMVY. Hence, this is the number of people covered and not the number of people might receive the cash transfer. Hence, the claim that the scheme is expected to benefit more than 50 lakh is TRUE.