Mahtari Vandan Yojana in Chhattisgarh was launched by the state government in March 2024, with the first instalment released on March 10, 2024. Under this scheme, the Chhattisgarh government provides ₹1,000 per month to married, widowed, and economically weaker women. Notably, widows, divorced, and abandoned women are also eligible for the benefits.
This initiative by the Chhattisgarh government aims to empower women by addressing discrimination, inequality, and a lack of awareness in society. The primary objective of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana is to enhance women’s health and nutrition levels while making them financially self-reliant. As part of the scheme, the first instalment of ₹1,000 was transferred to the bank accounts of 70,12,800 women on March 10, 2024.
Throughout this article, we will provide detailed information for those who wish to benefit from the Mahtari Vandan Yojana 2024. You will find all the necessary details below.
Benefits and Features of Mahtari Vandan Yojana
- Eligible married women in Chhattisgarh will receive ₹12,000 annually under this scheme.
- The amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts every month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Approximately 70 lakh women are expected to benefit from this initiative.
- The financial assistance can be used by women for health-related expenses, personal needs, or small expenditures.
- The scheme aims to empower women by enhancing their role in decision-making at the family level.
- Applicants can check the status of their application online using their registered mobile number from the comfort of their homes.
- If there are any errors in the application or it is not accepted, beneficiaries can register objections and make corrections.
Eligibility Criteria for Mahtari Vandan Yojana
- The applicant must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The age of the woman should be between 23 and 60 years.
- Married, widowed, divorced, and abandoned women are eligible for the scheme.
- The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Required Documents for Mahtari Vandan Yojana
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Ration Card
- Mobile Number
- Passport-size Photograph
- Bank Account Details
Good News for Beneficiaries of Mahtari Vandan Yojana
There is great news for 70 lakh women beneficiaries of Chhattisgarh’s Mahtari Vandan Yojana. On December 3, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai will release ₹652.04 crore online as the 10th instalment of the scheme. With this, the amount of ₹1,000 will be directly transferred to their bank accounts, bringing another wave of joy through notifications on their mobile phones.
Benefits of the 10th Installment
The 10th instalment, amounting to ₹652.04 crores, will be transferred to the accounts of women beneficiaries, ensuring timely assistance. Women with accounts in Gramin Bank will receive this amount directly into their accounts under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
- Visit Official Website: Click on the “Apply Online” link under Important Links.
- Fill Application Form: Download, print, and complete the form with accurate details.
- Attach Documents: Self-attest and attach the required documents.
- Upload Online: Log in via Public Login on the official website, and upload the scanned form, and documents.
- Offline Option: If online submission fails, visit your Gram Panchayat, Ward Office, or Anganwadi to submit the form.