Why might it be needed?
May verify age or date of birth where an application has age conditions. The acceptable proof must be confirmed from the relevant service rules.
How to obtain it
Use a proof accepted by the specific application, such as a birth record, school/board certificate or another document listed in the official instructions. Do not assume every service accepts the same proof.
State / UT differences
Accepted proofs depend on the service and its current instructions; the same document may not be accepted for every application.
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
A centrally sponsored maternity benefit scheme providing financial support to eligible pregnant and lactating women, including compensation for wage loss and support for maternal and child health.