Jharkhand Launches Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to Empower Women
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana |
| Launch Date | August 16, 2024 |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Chief Minister | Hemant Soren |
| Key Objective | Empowering women through financial assistance |
| Previous Scheme | Jharkhand Behan Beti Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana |
| Monthly Benefit | Rs. 1,000 per month |
| First Installment | August 16, 2024, overseen by CM Hemant Soren and Minister Baby Devi |
| Eligibility Age | Women aged 21-50 years |
| Income Threshold | Household annual income less than Rs. 8 lakhs |
| Enrollment Camps | August 3-10, 2024, in all panchayats and wards |
| Estimated Beneficiaries | 48 lakh women |
| Estimated Monthly Cost | Rs. 4,000 crore |
| Implementation | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Political Context | Pre-election initiative ahead of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections |