- 33rd installment of Mahatari Vandan Yojana released, atmosphere of enthusiasm among women
Under the ambitious Mahtari Vandan Yojana being run by the Chhattisgarh government to ensure the economic empowerment of women and their self-reliance, the mothers and sisters of the state have received a big gift before Diwali. In the closing ceremony of the State Festival, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah released the 33rd installment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai. Under this, a total amount of Rs 632 crore 63 lakh 67 thousand 750 was transferred to the bank accounts of 67 lakh 40 thousand 410 eligible women of the state through direct benefit transfer.
- 67 lakh 33 thousand 502 women beneficiaries benefited
The release of the 33rd installment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana before Diwali has brought excitement among women and their families. With this continued financial support from the Chhattisgarh government, women in the state are not only meeting their basic needs but also actively contributing to their families’ economic activities. 67,33,502 women beneficiaries who have completed e-KYC have benefited. Additionally, 6,908 women from the Niyyad Nella Nar camp areas were also provided the 33rd installment of the scheme. Through the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, eligible married women are being provided financial assistance of 1,000 rupees per month. The scheme’s objective is to strengthen women’s economic standing, increase their participation in meeting family needs, and make them more financially capable.
- 33rd installment of Mahatari Vandan Yojana transferred to the bank accounts of eligible women
It is noteworthy that the Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, launched the Mahtari Vandan Yojana on March 10, 2024, to financially empower married women in the state. Under this scheme, ₹1,000 is transferred monthly to the bank accounts of over 6.7 million women. So far, ₹21,350.50 crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of eligible women through the 33rd installment of the scheme. With the funds received under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, women have been able to not only meet their family’s daily needs but also celebrate special occasions and festivals with great pomp.
Traders have also benefited from women becoming financially empowered. The launch of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana has brought more activity to the markets. The shopping spree by women, which began on Karva Chauth, continues unabated. The financial burden on the head of the family has reduced due to women becoming financially empowered. For this reason, women are expressing their gratitude to Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai.
When government assistance reaches the right person, it is not just financial support, but it becomes confidence for a woman, hope for a family, a secure future for a daughter and the beginning of a healthy life for a child.