MVY
What this is
The scheme aims to eliminate discrimination and inequality against women, improve their health and nutrition, promote economic independence and empowerment, and strengthen their decision-making role in the family. It offers financial assistance to eligible married women to support their well-being.
In detail
The scheme "Mahatari Vandan Yojana" by the Government of Chhattisgarh aims to provide financial assistance and support to eligible beneficiaries for socio-economic empowerment. The scheme offers monetary benefits and access to essential services, targeting underserved communities. Key eligibility criteria include residency in Chhattisgarh and possession of an EPIC Card. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, and applications are accepted online through the official portal.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be a married woman.
- The applicant must be at least 21 years old as of 1st January of the year of application.
- The applicant can also be a widow / divorced / abandoned woman.
What you get
- Each eligible woman will receive ₹1000/- per month.
- Women receiving less than ₹1000/- per month under social assistance programs and various pension schemes through the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag will receive additional assistance to a total ₹1,000/- per month.
- The assistance will be directly deposited into the applicant's Aadhaar-linked DBT-based bank account.
Who is excluded
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is an income taxpayer.
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is a permanent, temporary, or contractual employee of the Government of India or the State Government in any department/undertaking/board/local body, working in the first, second, or third class position.
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is a current or former Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is a current or former chairman or vice-chairman of any board, corporation, or council of the Government of India or the State Government.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Mahtari Vandan Yojana | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | 2024-03-01 | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | True | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |