Jharkhand's Bold Move: Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana, launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, aims to empower women, improve education, enhance health and nutrition, and promote economic self-reliance.

Scheme Overview and Objectives

Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren
Official launch date: August 16, 2024
Previously known as Jharkhand Behan Beti Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana

Primary aims:

- Women's financial empowerment
- Improving education levels
- Enhancing health and nutrition standards
- Fostering economic self-reliance

Eligibility and Benefits

Age requirement: Women between 21-50 years
Income threshold: Annual household income less than Rs. 8 lakhs
Monthly benefit: Rs. 1,000 directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts
Estimated beneficiaries: 48 lakh women
Projected monthly cost to government: Rs. 4,000 crore

Implementation Strategy

Special enrollment camps from August 3-10, 2024
Camps set up in all panchayats and wards across districts
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for transparency
First installment to be transferred by CM and Women and Child Development Minister on launch day

Political Context and Impact

Announced ahead of November/December 2024 Legislative Assembly elections
Current assembly tenure ends on January 5, 2025
Viewed as a pre-election initiative by the Hemant Soren government
Aims to empower women voters and boost government's popularity

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