Jharkhand government’s Diwali gift, money from Mai-on Samman Yojana sent to women’s accounts

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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the preparations for Diwali and Chhath festival in Jharkhand, the Champai Soren-led government has given a big festival gift to lakhs of women of the state. Under the government’s ambitious ‘Mai-Aan Samman Yojana’, the second quarter installment has been released, under which a Samman amount of ₹ 2500 has been sent directly to the bank accounts of eligible women. This step takes forward the vision of women empowerment of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Big relief given just before festivals: The government has released this money just in the festive season, so that women can use this amount for Diwali and Chhath shopping and other needs of their families. In a program organized on Monday, Chief Minister Champai Soren transferred this amount to the accounts of more than 30 lakh women by pressing a button. What is ‘Mai-Aan Samman Yojana’? This scheme was started with the aim of making women financially self-reliant in Jharkhand. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month is given to all the needy women of the state between the age of 25 to 50 years. This amount is transferred directly to their bank account. The government sends ₹2500-₹2500 together on a quarterly basis, i.e. for three months. The objective of this scheme is to not let women depend on anyone for their minor needs and to provide them financial independence. This step of the government during the festive season has definitely brought a smile on the faces of lakhs of families, and their festival happiness has doubled.

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