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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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