Government transfers ₹1,291 crore to 3.7 million women in this state; check your bank account.

Women in Punjab have received a Diwali gift. Under the 'Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana' (Mothers-Daughters Respect Scheme), the state government has transferred a total of ₹1,291 crore into the accounts of women. The next installment of the scheme is scheduled for December 1st.

There is great news for women in Punjab ahead of Diwali. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, speaking from Abohar, has directly transferred ₹1,291 crore into the accounts of 3.743 million (37.43 lakh) women. This amount has been provided as a 'respect grant' (honorarium) under the Chief Minister's 'Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana'.

So far, a total of ₹3,934 crore has been distributed under this scheme. More than 8 million (80 lakh) women have already registered, and the government's target is to reach 10 million (1 crore) women. The next installment will be released on December 1st, and on January 1st, a combined payment covering three months will be issued. Every eligible woman in every household will receive the funds individually.

If there are three eligible women in a family, all will receive the funds – Government

According to the state government, if three eligible women belong to the same family, all three will receive the benefits of the scheme; the government will transfer the funds into each of their individual accounts. Previously, the government had transferred ₹2,643.71 crore to the accounts of 7.635 million (76.35 lakh) women. In total, the government has provided ₹3,934 crore in financial assistance to women under this scheme.

The government estimates that this initiative will provide ₹12,000 crore in annual financial assistance to women. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that this is a social initiative launched with the objective of strengthening women's economic independence and self-respect, enabling them to make their own financial decisions.

₹25 crore for Anganwadi workers as well

Additionally, the government is facilitating the registration process for 137,723 'Satkar Sakhi' (facilitator) women. He stated that the government would provide an incentive amount of Rs 51.30 crore to these workers in recognition of their contributions. Additionally, Rs 25 crore will be allocated to Anganwadi workers who have completed the registration process.

It is worth noting that under this scheme, women from the general category receive an amount of Rs 3,000, while women from the Scheduled Castes are provided with an honorarium of Rs 4,500.