Mahtari Vandan Yojana Empowers Women Through Financial Support
Chhattisgarh Government’s Mahtari Vandan Yojana has not only extended economic support to the women of the state but has also boosted their self-esteem and confidence. Through this scheme, women are able to meet their household needs while also fulfilling their children’s educational and health-related requirements. The transfer of funds under Mahtari Vandan Yojana at hands of President Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, during her visit to Chhattisgarh ahead of Diwali, was a proud moment for the women of the state. This transfer marked the release of the scheme’s ninth installment to beneficiaries’ accounts. Nearly 1,39,177 women in Kondagaon district received financial aid under the scheme before Diwali festival. This gesture has not only offered financial cushion but has also assured women that the government recognizes their struggles and is committed to empowering them.
Leela Bai Yadav Finds Support for a Better Living
Leela Bai Yadav, a Mitanin from Bafna village, receives monthly financial aid from the Chhattisgarh Government under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. She expresses her gratitude, saying, “I am very pleased with this scheme, as the government is helping us with our household expenses, enabling us to meet daily needs with ease.” Leela Bai’s family consists of three children—two daughters and a son. Her elder son works at a showroom, contributing to the family’s finances, while her second daughter helps her father run a small hotel. Her youngest daughter is pursuing a computer course. With one and a half acres of farmland, the family is engaged in agriculture. Through the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, Leela Bai has found the means to provide her family with a better standard of living.
Sailendri Poyam utilises the amount received under Mahtari Vandan Yojana for household expenses
A homemaker from the village of Kaleksa Para, Bafna, Sailendri Poyam’s family primarily depends on agriculture for their livelihood. Her family of seven relies on her husband’s farming on six acres of land to cover their expenses. The financial support Sailendri receives through Mahitari Vandan Yojana has helped her meet her family’s needs, bringing economic relief to manage the household smoothly and harmoniously.
Hitendri Devangan Finds Assistance in Her Children’s Education
Hitendri Devangan, an Anganbadi worker from Bafna, Kaleksa Para, receives Rs 1,000 every month through Mahtari Vandan Yojana. “Receiving this amount before Diwali from President Mrs. Droupadi Murmu is a moment of pride for us,” she says, noting that it allows her to meet festive expenses such as buying crackers and sweets for her children. Living in a joint family of 17, Hitendri’s family is sustained by agriculture. However, their one and a half acres of land only yields enough for sustenance. She shares that the assistance from Mahtari Vandan Yojana allows her and her sister-in-law to support each other, avoiding conflicts and fostering unity within the family.
Hitendri has two daughters, and she diligently saves for them under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. “Thanks to this scheme, I’ve never had to borrow money,” she shares. Her family grows maize during the summer, which provides some additional income. Hitendri acknowledges that this scheme has simplified their lives significantly, particularly in managing her daughters’ education and other household needs, alleviating the financial strain she previously faced.
Under Mahtari Vandan Yojana, Chhattisgarh Government is providing Rs 1,000 as financial aid to women, fostering empowerment and positively transforming their lives. Beneficiaries like Leela Bai, Sailendri, and Hitendri are the living examples of the scheme’s impact, proving that the scheme is not only a means of financial assistance but a source of self-reliance and familial harmony for women.