Raipur. President Draupadi Murmu will visit the capital Raipur on 25 October. President Murmu will participate in various programs organized in Raipur and Durg districts during her two-day stay on 25th and 26th October. During this, the President will transfer the amount of 9th installment of Mahtari Vandan Yojana, amounting to Rs 651.37 crore, online to the bank accounts of 70 lakh women of Chhattisgarh state before Diwali by pressing a remote button.
Let us tell you that this event of distribution of the amount of 9th installment under Mahtari Vandan Yojana will be held from 5.15 pm to 6.30 pm at Purkhauti Muktangan located in Nava Raipur. On this occasion, President Murmu will inaugurate the Surguja block constructed in Purkhauti Muktangan. Governor Ramen Deka will present the first copies of books published by the Tribal Welfare Department to President Murmu. On this occasion, Murmu will also meet and discuss with people of the local tribal community.
5227 crores have been paid so far under the scheme
It is noteworthy that Chhattisgarh Government is running an innovative scheme named Mahtari Vandan with the aim of promoting economic self-reliance and empowerment of women, strengthening their social and family status, removing gender discrimination and inequality. This scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 March 2024. This scheme has been implemented in the state from March 1, 2024.
Under Mahtari Vandan Yojana, financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month is being provided by the state government to about 70 lakh women of the state above 21 years of age. Till now, Rs 5227 crore has been paid to the beneficiary women in the state in 8 monthly installments through DBT. President Smt. Draupadi Murmu will transfer the amount of the 9th installment to the accounts of the beneficiary women on October 25. On this occasion, two beneficiary women of Mahtari Vandan Yojana will also share their experiences before the President.
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