Stories
Mann Govt Empowers 75 Lakh Women with ₹3,824.87 Crore Under Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna
N
News18•04-10-2026, 23:40
Mann Govt Empowers 75 Lakh Women with ₹3,824.87 Crore Under Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna
- •Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna to strengthen women's dignity, self-respect, and financial autonomy, calling every mother and sister a "brand ambassador" of the scheme.
- •Over 75 lakh women have registered, receiving ₹3,824.87 crore directly into their bank accounts as Satkar Rashi, with the government aiming to extend benefits to one crore women.
- •Eligible women above 18 receive ₹1,000, while SC women receive ₹1,500, with the state allocating ₹9,300 crore in the budget for the scheme.
- •CM Mann met beneficiary Gurmail Kaur, highlighting the scheme's personal impact and reaffirming his commitment to serving the state and ensuring no eligible woman is deprived.
- •The initiative aims to provide financial independence and dignity, linking women's autonomy with household welfare, gender equity, and participation in social and economic decision-making.
Key Questions Answered
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that ₹3,824.87 crore has been transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 75 lakh registered women under the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna.
Under the scheme, eligible women receive ₹1,000, while eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) women receive ₹1,500.
The Punjab government aims to extend the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna to one crore women across the state, with around 97% of women in Punjab being eligible for its benefits.
