Jharkhand's Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana: Key Updates and Provisions
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana |
| Announcement | Jharkhand government announced temporary provision for payments without Aadhaar linkage until March 2025. |
| Key Provision | Women without Aadhaar-linked accounts will receive ₹7,500 for January, February, and March 2025. |
| Cabinet Approval | Approved by the Jharkhand state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. |
| Beneficiary Statistics | 38 lakh women already received payment for Q1 2025. 20 lakh women with unlinked/multiple accounts to receive payment by 31st March 2025. |
| Future Compliance | Post-March 2025, beneficiaries must link bank accounts with Aadhaar and maintain a single bank account. |
| Objective | Empower women by enhancing financial independence and improving quality of life. |
| Monthly Assistance | ₹2,500 per month, totaling ₹30,000 annually. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Permanent residents of Jharkhand; age 21-50 years; family income < ₹8 lakh; registered under Jharkhand State Antyodaya Anna Yojana; must hold pink, yellow, white, or green ration cards. |
| Application Process | Offline: Panchayat-level camps. Online: Through the official portal. |