Mahtari Vandan Yojana: Chhattisgarh government is set to launch a new initiative under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. Where women will receive 25 thousand rupees. However, these funds will be provided to women as a one-time lump sum loan. Now be aware of the name of this scheme too. The scheme is called ‘Mahatari Shakti Loan Scheme’.
What is the aim of the scheme?
This initiative has been introduced by O.P. Choudhary, the Finance Minister of Chhattisgarh. Chairman Vinod Arora of the State Rural Bank was also present at the scheme’s launch. In order to benefit from this program, women must hold an account at the State Rural Bank. The Finance Minister discussed various aspects of the scheme during this launch event. He stated, “This initiative is a significant move towards enhancing the economic power of the state’s mothers and sisters.”
Obtain a loan of up to Rs 25,000
Concurrently, State Rural Bank Chairman Arora shared the advantages of the scheme, stating that mothers and sisters with accounts at the State Rural Bank receiving funds from Mahtari Vandan Yojana can obtain a loan of up to Rs 25,000 without any formalities to initiate self-employment. The Rural State Bank will oversee this program.
Concerning this initiative, the government stated that the goal of the Mahtari Shakti Loan Scheme is to enable women in rural regions to become self-sufficient and enhance their economic empowerment. This program will not only support women economically but will also link them to self-employment opportunities. We want to inform you that prior to this election in the state, the BJP pledged to provide Rs 1000 each month to the women of Chhattisgarh through the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. Which the government is currently executing. At present, 70 lakh women in the state are benefiting from this program.