TFP Bureau, Raipur, February 13, 2024: Enthusiasm among women in Chhattisgarh continues to surge for the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a women empowerment initiative launched by the state government. Across all districts, women are flocking to camps organized at the Panchayat and Anganwadi levels to apply for the scheme, resulting in a substantial turnout. The state has received over 51 lakh 16 thousand applications from women eager to avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits, with 4 lakh 91 thousand 914 applications submitted on February 12 alone.
Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, the state government provides Rs 12,000 annually to women, allowing them to meet their minor needs and contribute to family expenses with a monthly sum of Rs 1,000.
District-wise data reveals the widespread participation in the scheme: Raigarh district has received 01 lakh 86 thousand 289 applications, Janjgir-Champa 02 lakh 27 thousand 775, Balrampur 01 lakh 60 thousand 78, Balodabazar 01 lakh 71 thousand 940, and Kondagaon 01 lakh 10 thousand 334, among others.
In a bid to facilitate beneficiaries, the state government has introduced an online portal for the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, enabling applicants to track the status of their applications and any actions taken. By visiting http://mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in and entering their registered mobile number or Aadhaar number, beneficiaries can access information regarding their application’s progress.
The overwhelming response to the Mahtari Vandan Yojana underscores its importance in empowering women across Chhattisgarh, reaffirming the state’s commitment to fostering gender equality and socio-economic development.
