Regular financial assistance helps women meet household needs, support children’s education and healthcare, and strengthen their economic independence
TFP Bureau, Raipur, August 21, 2026: The 30th installment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana has brought added happiness to women across Chhattisgarh ahead of Raksha Bandhan, with beneficiaries saying the regular financial assistance has helped them meet household expenses and make festival preparations without depending entirely on others.
The scheme, aimed at strengthening the economic position of women, provides regular financial assistance that beneficiaries use for a range of needs, including household expenses, children’s education, medicines and other essential requirements.
For women such as Vrindavati Sidar of Raigarh and Sonam Sahu of Bilaspur, the latest installment has acquired a special significance as it arrived ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
Vrindavati buys Rakhi with 30th installment
Vrindavati Sidar of Raigarh said the monthly assistance under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana has become a useful source of support for her family. She said the money helps her manage expenses related to children’s education, medicines and other household requirements.
This time, she used part of the 30th installment to purchase Rakhis for her brothers. She said the financial support has not only helped her with immediate needs but has also strengthened her sense of self-reliance and dignity.
Sonam prepares for festival with financial assistance
Sonam Sahu of Bilaspur also expressed happiness over receiving the 30th installment before Raksha Bandhan. She said she would use the money to purchase a Rakhi for her brother and make other preparations for the festival.
According to Sonam, receiving the assistance before the festival has added to the festive spirit. She described the financial support as a special gesture from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and expressed gratitude for the assistance.
Regular support strengthens women’s financial confidence
Beneficiaries said the Mahtari Vandan Yojana has become more than a source of financial assistance. Regular support enables women to contribute to household expenses and meet personal and family requirements with greater independence.
The assistance has also helped strengthen women’s confidence in making financial decisions and reduced their dependence on family members for smaller but important expenses.
For Vrindavati, Sonam and many other beneficiaries, the scheme has become a means of supporting family responsibilities while promoting dignity and economic self-reliance. The arrival of the 30th installment ahead of Raksha Bandhan has made the festival of sibling affection particularly special for them.
