Jharkhand Launches 'Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana' to Encourage Widow Remarriage
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana (Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme) |
| Launched By | Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren |
| Financial Incentive | Rs 2 lakh for eligible widows who remarry |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must be of marriageable age, not a government employee, pensioner, or income tax payer |
| Application Process | Apply within one year of remarriage, submit late husband's death certificate |
| Exclusions | Government employees, pensioners, income tax payers |
| Launch Event | Held at Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Ranchi |
| Initial Beneficiaries | Rs 14 lakh distributed among seven beneficiaries |
| Other Announcements | Anganwadi workers' honorarium increased to Rs 9,500, helpers to Rs 4,750 per month; first installment of old age pension transferred to 1,58,218 individuals |
| Jharkhand Facts | Capital: Ranchi, Chief Minister: Champai Soren, Founded: 15 November 2000, State Bird: Koel, State Flower: Palash |