Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BJP’s flagship program ‘Mahatari Vandan Yojana’ in Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Under this scheme, married women in the state will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000. PM Modi participated in the program virtually and engaged with the beneficiaries during the event. In his address to the nation regarding the scheme’s launch, the PM assured that beneficiaries would receive their funds without any complications.
“Every month you will get the money (Rs 1,000) in your bank accounts without any hassle and I am giving you this guarantee because I have faith in the double engine government of Chhattisgarh…” the PM said.
In the initial phase of the scheme, the Prime Minister facilitated a transfer of over 655 crore rupees through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The event took place across the 146 block headquarters of Chhattisgarh. The primary gathering occurred in the state capital, Raipur, with the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The initiation of this scheme, ensured under Modi’s assurance, was pledged by the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections.
“Many parties make big promises before elections, but only a party with clear intentions like BJP fulfils its promises. Therefore, in such a short time after the formation of the BJP government, the promise of ‘Mahatari Vandan Yojana’ has been fulfilled,” the PM said.
The PM also stated his government’s commitment to empowering 3 crore ‘Lakhpati Didi’ (women millionaires) across the nation.
“…In the last 10 years, our government has transformed the lives of more than 10 crore women in self-help groups. More than one crore women have become ‘Lakhpati Didi’…Now we have resolved to make 3 crore ‘Lakhpati Didi’.” he added.
“The entire family gets empowered when our mothers and sisters are empowered,” PM Modi said.