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Mawan-Dhian Satkar Yojana: 3,824 Crore Transferred, Every Woman a Brand Ambassador: CM Mann.
- •CM Bhagwant Mann calls 'Mawan-Dhian Satkar Yojana' a social revolution, strengthening women's respect and financial self-reliance.
- •Over 75 lakh women registered, with Rs 3,824.87 crore directly transferred to their bank accounts as honorarium.
- •Beneficiary Gurmel Kaur alias Mello met CM Mann, who was deeply moved and presented her with gifts.
- •CM stated every mother and sister in Punjab is a brand ambassador, boosting confidence and self-respect of women.
- •Approximately 97% of women in Punjab are expected to benefit, with Rs 9,300 crore allocated in the budget.
Key Questions Answered
The Mawan-Dhian Satkar Yojana is a pioneering social welfare initiative launched by the Punjab government to boost women's respect and financial self-reliance. Under this scheme, over 75 lakh women have registered, and Rs 3,824.87 crore has been transferred directly to their bank accounts as an honorarium.
Eligible women aged 18 and above receive monthly financial assistance directly in their bank accounts. General category women receive Rs 1,000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category receive Rs 1,500 per month.
Approximately 97 percent of women in Punjab are eligible to benefit from the Mawan-Dhian Satkar Yojana. The state government's primary goal is to extend the financial honorarium benefits to one crore women across the state.
