Hemant Soren Boosts Women's Financial Aid in Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren transferred Rs 1,415.44 crore to 56.61 lakh women under the 'Maiyan Samman Yojana'. The initiative has increased the monthly honorarium to Rs 2,500 from December 2024. Launched last year, the scheme has been significant for the INDIA bloc's success.

Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren has significantly advanced women's financial empowerment by transferring Rs 1,415.44 crore to 56.61 lakh women beneficiaries. This financial boost was provided under the 'Maiyan Samman Yojana', a scheme aimed at enhancing the state's women's economic welfare.

The transfer was conducted at a ceremony in Namkum, delayed from its original December 28 date due to national mourning over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's passing. Soren emphasized, "The state, which underwent exploitation for decades, is ready for a new flight."

The 'Maiyan Samman Yojana' is vital to the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance's electoral success. Initially launched in August to provide Rs 1,000 monthly to women aged 18-50, the scheme's monthly honorarium will rise to Rs 2,500 starting in December 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)