Mahatari Vandan Yojana brings new light into the lives of Chhattisgarh’s women – Union Home Minister

Raipur, October 4

Launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Modi ki Guarantee”, the Mahatari Vandan Yojana has brought new light into the lives of women in Chhattisgarh. The scheme is not just about financial assistance but a historic step towards boosting women’s confidence and self-reliance.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the gathering at Bastar Dussehra and Muria Darbar in Jagdalpur on the sacred land of Maa Danteshwari, transferred ₹606.94 crore as the 20th installment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana directly into the bank accounts of 64,94,768 beneficiary women of the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision is to make every woman empowered and self-reliant so that they can contribute equally to the social and economic development of the nation. He added that the way the Chhattisgarh government has implemented this scheme with transparency and commitment sets an example for the entire country. This scheme, he emphasized, will serve as a strong foundation for the state’s sustainable development and women’s empowerment in the years to come.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that the Mahatari Vandan Yojana is instilling a new spirit of confidence and respect in the lives of women of Chhattisgarh. Mahatari Vandan Yojna, delivered under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Modi ki Guarantee”, is not only providing financial support but also enabling women to become self-reliant and earn a new identity within their families and society. CM Shri Sai added that his government’s priority is to ensure that every woman in Chhattisgarh becomes empowered and an equal partner in the journey of development. He further stated that this achievement is proof of the state government’s commitment to make women economically strong and self-sufficient. The scheme, he said, has not only given women the means to meet domestic needs but also offered them the opportunity to live with dignity and financial independence.

It is noteworthy that the Mahatari Vandan Yojana, described as a revolutionary initiative for women’s empowerment, was launched on March 1, 2024. The scheme aims to provide a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to all married women above 21 years of age, helping them move towards self-reliance. Till now, through 19 installments, a total of ₹12,376.19 crore had been distributed to beneficiary women. With the release of the 20th installment today, this figure has now crossed ₹12,983.13 crore.