Chhattisgarh’s Maternity Vandan Yojana: A Catalyst for Women’s Empowerment

The Chhattisgarh government’s Maternity Vandan Yojana is significantly impacting the lives of women across the state. The scheme, launched with the vision of fostering women’s economic well-being, health, and family influence, provides a monthly financial support of ₹1,000 to eligible married, widowed, and abandoned women. This direct financial aid, deposited into their bank accounts, is a key aspect of the program. The initiative, overseen by Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Lakshmi Rajwade, aims to address gender disparities while promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency among women. The program has a wide reach, benefiting over 69.19 lakh women in Chhattisgarh. In Narayanpur district, the scheme distributes over ₹2 crore 78 lakh each month to more than 27,000 women, including 3,687 from special backward tribes.