Jharkhand Launches Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana

Summary:

• Launch Date: August 16, 2024
• Objective: Financial assistance to eligible women
• Political Context: Pre-election initiative
• Evolution: Previously, Jharkhand Behan Beti Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana
• Key Objectives: Women’s empowerment, education, health, and economic self-reliance
• Enrollment: Special camps from August 3–10, 2024
• Financial Assistance: Rs. 1,000 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Eligibility: Women aged 21–50, annual household income less than Rs. 8 lakhs
• Impact: Estimated 48 lakh beneficiaries, Rs. 4,000 crore per month

Political Context

A turning point has arrived with the introduction of the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana. The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections are in November/December 2024. The current term of the present assembly expires on January 5, 2025. The government of Chief Minister Hemant Soren is seen to be using this effort as a political move in front of the elections.

Evolution of the Scheme

The program is an improved Jharkhand Behan Beti Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana, which reflects the government’s increased efforts to improve the welfare of women in the state.

Objectives of the Scheme

• Women’s Empowerment: Enhance your financial independence as a means of empowering women.
• Enhancement of Education: Expand the reach of education.
• Health and Nutrition: Better dietary standards and health results are the focus of this article.
• Economic Self-Reliance: Encourage financial freedom through economic self-reliance.

Applicants Process

• Special Camps: Set on August 3, 4, and 5, 2024.
• Coverage: Camps in every Jharkhand ward and panchayat.
• Accessibility: making enrollment simple, particularly in remote areas.

Scheme Details

• Financial Assistance: Functions through a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program.
• Benefits each month: A direct deposit of Rs. 1,000 into bank accounts.
• First Installment: On August 16, 2024, State Women and Child Development Minister Baby Devi and Chief Minister Hemant Soren will oversee.

Criteria

• Women between the ages of 21 and 50 are required.
• Income Threshold: A household’s annual income cannot exceed Rs. 8 lakh.

Range and Effect

• Estimated Beneficiary: About 48 lakh women.
• Monthly financial implications: around Rs. 4,000 crore.

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