Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Launches Maiyyaan Sampan Yojana.
Goverment Scheme
In January 2025, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched the improved 'Maiyan Samman Yojana' in Namkum, Jharkhand. He transferred a total of Rs 5,000 (for two months) to the accounts of over 56.61 lakh women beneficiaries.
- The scheme was first introduced in August 2024, providing Rs 1,000 per month to women aged 18 to 50.
Main Point :- (i) Starting from December 2024, the Jharkhand government increased the financial assistance to Rs 2,500 per month, providing stronger support to women beneficiaries.
(ii) To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must be a woman and a resident of Jharkhand.
(iii) The applicant must not have a spouse or be employed herself in any Central or State Government job, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), local bodies, government-aided institutions, or be receiving a pension.
About Jharkhand
Chief minister: Hemant Soren
Governor: Santosh Gangwar
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