PMMVY New Helpline Number Launched: Ministry of Women and Child Development has announced a new helpline number for POSHAN Abhiyan and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). This new number aims to make it easier for people to get help and information related to these schemes. From 1st November 2025, citizens across India can connect through the new toll-free number 1515.
Earlier, the helpline number for both schemes was 14408. But now, to make it simpler and easier to remember, PMMVY new helpline number will be 1515. This change will make it much faster for beneficiaries to connect and get support regarding nutrition and maternity benefits.
Transition from Old to PMMVY New Helpline
The Ministry mentioned that this change is being done to improve public communication and make it easy for citizens to reach officials. However, during the transition phase, some users might face temporary connection issues. In such cases, they can continue using the old helpline number 14408 until the new number 1515 becomes fully functional nationwide.
According to the Ministry’s statement, “The new helpline will act as a single point of contact for all queries and information related to POSHAN and PMMVY. We are making sure that the support remains smooth and uninterrupted for all beneficiaries.”
About POSHAN Abhiyan
POSHAN Abhiyan was started in 2018 to fight malnutrition among pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under six years of age. The scheme works to improve nutrition awareness and reduce stunting, wasting, and anemia across India. Under the Poshan Maah campaign, several awareness programs and nutrition drives are held every year to promote healthy eating habits.
About PMMVY Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Shakti’s sub-scheme Samarthya. It helps pregnant women and lactating mothers financially to ensure they get proper nutrition and rest during pregnancy and after childbirth. The scheme also supports the welfare of the girl child.
Under PMMVY, beneficiaries receive financial support through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in their bank accounts. The amount given under this scheme includes:
- ₹5,000 in two installments for the first live birth.
- ₹6,000 in one installment for the birth of a second girl child.
Objective Behind the PMMVY New Helpline Number
The government’s main goal behind introducing 1515 is to make it easy for every woman and family to get support and information without confusion. The simpler number helps users quickly remember and call for any queries about the POSHAN Abhiyan or PMMVY.