Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’ in Chhattisgarh from Kashi, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to women in the state.
Disbursement Details :
* PM Modi disbursed the first installment of Rs 1,000 to 70,12,417 women in Chhattisgarh.
* The state government has allocated Rs 655.57 crore for this purpose.
Continuous Support
* PM Modi assured regular monthly transfers of Rs 1,000 to eligible beneficiaries under the scheme.
Acknowledgement
* Prime Minister praised Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his team for the swift implementation of the ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’.
Scheme Overview :
* Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, approximately 70 lakh women in Chhattisgarh will receive Rs 1,000 every month.