Shah to empower 65 lakh women under Mahatari Vandan from Mai Danteshwari’s land

Raipur, October 3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will, on October 4, during the Bastar Dussehra and Muria Darbar celebrations in Jagdalpur – the sacred land of Mai Danteshwari – transfer an amount of ₹606.94 crore into the bank accounts of beneficiary women under the Chhattisgarh government’s Mahatari Vandan Yojana. The 20th installment of the scheme will directly benefit 64,94,768 women beneficiaries across the state.

It is noteworthy that the Government of Chhattisgarh launched the Mahatari Vandan Yojana on March 1, 2024, with the objective of making the women of the state economically empowered and self-reliant. The ambitious scheme provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to all married women above 21 years of age, enabling them not only to meet their household needs but also to live with dignity and self-reliance in society.

So far, under the scheme, through 19 installments, a total of ₹12,376 crore 19 lakh has already been deposited directly into the bank accounts of women. This process is not only a model of financial transparency but also a revolutionary step towards women’s self-reliance.

With the release of the 20th installment amounting to ₹606.94 crore by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 4, the total disbursal under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana will rise to over ₹12,983 crore 13 lakh. This achievement not only reflects the Chhattisgarh government’s commitment to women’s empowerment but also makes it evident that lakhs of women in the state are receiving direct economic benefits under this scheme.