Mahtari Vandan Yojana (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Govt Scheme)

Context: The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Mahatari Vandana Yojana and disbursed the first installment under the scheme.

Mahtari Vandan Yojana

• About: The scheme has been launched in Chhattisgarh to provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month to eligible married women of the state as monthly DBT.
• Financial Assistance: Under the Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Chhattisgarh pledges Rs 1,000 per month to over 70 lakh married women, acknowledging their pivotal role in households and communities.
• Aim: To nurture self-reliance among women, encouraging skill development and entrepreneurial ventures alongside providing financial aid, fostering economic empowerment.
• Features:
• Application Process: The scheme offers online application processes, ensuring accessibility and convenience for potential beneficiaries.
• Eligibility Criteria: Married women aged 23 to 60 years in Chhattisgarh are eligible for the scheme.
• Expanded Eligibility: Married women aged 21 and above as of January 1, 2024, including widows, divorced, and deserted women, will benefit from the scheme, totaling approximately 70 lakh women.
• Scope and Vision: Launched in Chhattisgarh, the scheme extends Rs 1000 monthly DBT to eligible married women, promoting economic empowerment, financial security, gender equality, and reinforcing women's pivotal roles in families.