Punjab's monthly aid scheme for women starts July 1, to cover 97% of females: CM
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said eligible women in Punjab will start receiving assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna from July 1. He said the scheme is aimed at boosting women's financial independence, dignity and wider participation in household and social decision-making.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced that eligible women across the state will start receiving financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna from July 1.
Reviewing preparations for the rollout of the flagship scheme, Mann said the initiative aims to strengthen women’s financial independence and ensure that they live with dignity and self-respect.
The Chief Minister said that under the scheme, every eligible woman in Punjab will receive 1,000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive 1,500 per month. He added that the assistance will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Mann said women who are already receiving social security pensions will also remain eligible for benefits under the scheme. He noted that around 97 per cent of women in Punjab are expected to benefit from the initiative and that the Punjab Government has allocated 9,300 crore in the budget for its implementation.
Highlighting the broader significance of the scheme, the Chief Minister said that while the financial assistance may not make women rich, it will provide them with dignity and self-respect. He said women deserve the highest respect because they are the source of life itself and added that the blessings of mothers and sisters can help overcome every challenge in the world.
Mann stressed that strengthening women’s financial autonomy is essential for improving household welfare, promoting gender equity and increasing women’s participation in social and economic decision-making.
Reviewing the enrolment process, the Chief Minister said registration has already begun across Punjab and lakhs of women are being enrolled every day. He reiterated that women from the Scheduled Caste category will receive Rs 1,500 per month under the scheme.
Mann said the government has engaged around two lakh Mahila Satkar Sakhis to register eligible beneficiaries. He added that registrations are being conducted through Anganwadi Centres, Sewa Kendras and other locations designated by Deputy Commissioners in their respective districts.
The Chief Minister said the scheme will play a significant role in empowering women across Punjab and ensuring that they can lead their lives with dignity, confidence and greater financial security.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced that eligible women across the state will start receiving financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna from July 1.
Reviewing preparations for the rollout of the flagship scheme, Mann said the initiative aims to strengthen women’s financial independence and ensure that they live with dignity and self-respect.
The Chief Minister said that under the scheme, every eligible woman in Punjab will receive 1,000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive 1,500 per month. He added that the assistance will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Mann said women who are already receiving social security pensions will also remain eligible for benefits under the scheme. He noted that around 97 per cent of women in Punjab are expected to benefit from the initiative and that the Punjab Government has allocated 9,300 crore in the budget for its implementation.
Highlighting the broader significance of the scheme, the Chief Minister said that while the financial assistance may not make women rich, it will provide them with dignity and self-respect. He said women deserve the highest respect because they are the source of life itself and added that the blessings of mothers and sisters can help overcome every challenge in the world.
Mann stressed that strengthening women’s financial autonomy is essential for improving household welfare, promoting gender equity and increasing women’s participation in social and economic decision-making.
Reviewing the enrolment process, the Chief Minister said registration has already begun across Punjab and lakhs of women are being enrolled every day. He reiterated that women from the Scheduled Caste category will receive Rs 1,500 per month under the scheme.
Mann said the government has engaged around two lakh Mahila Satkar Sakhis to register eligible beneficiaries. He added that registrations are being conducted through Anganwadi Centres, Sewa Kendras and other locations designated by Deputy Commissioners in their respective districts.
The Chief Minister said the scheme will play a significant role in empowering women across Punjab and ensuring that they can lead their lives with dignity, confidence and greater financial security.
