Jharkhand Launches Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to Empower Women

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The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana has been launched by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand to provide financial assistance to eligible women.

An Overview of the News

• The scheme will be officially launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 16 August 2024.

• The scheme is seen as a pre-election measure before the Jharkhand legislative assembly election in November/December 2024.

Objective

• Originally called Jharkhand Behan Beti Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana, the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana aims to empower women financially.

• It also aims to improve education, health, and nutrition for women through financial assistance.

Implementation

• Special enrollment camps will be set up in all panchayats and wards across districts from 3-10 August 2024 to ensure eligible women are enrolled.

• The scheme operates on a direct benefit transfer (DBT) model, providing Rs 1000 per month to eligible women directly into their bank accounts.

Eligibility and Cost

• Women aged 21-50 years with an annual income of less than Rs 8 lakhs are eligible for the scheme.

• An estimated 48 lakh women are expected to benefit from the scheme.

• The scheme is anticipated to cost the state government around Rs 4000 crore per month.

About Jharkhand

• Founded - 15 November 2000

• Before was - Part of Bihar

• Capital - Ranchi

• Chief minister - Hemant Soren

• Governor - Santosh Gangwar

• Symbols of Jharkhand

  • Bird -  Koel

  • Flower - Palash

  • Mammal - Indian elephant

  • Tree - Sal