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Chhattisgarh’s Mahatari Vandan Yojana
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The Mahatari Vandan Yojana is bringing significant changes in the lives of women in Chhattisgarh by empowering them economically and socially.
- Currently, over 69.19 lakh women across the state are benefiting from this initiative.
Key Facts About Mahatari Vandan Yojana
- Objective: The Mahatari Vandan Yojana aims to empower women by addressing gender discrimination, inequality, improving health and nutrition levels, promoting economic independence, and strengthening women's decision-making roles in families.
- It aims to foster a long-term impact on the overall development and well-being of women in Chhattisgarh.
- Launch: The scheme was launched by the state government of Chhattisgarh in March 2024.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Married women who are local residents of Chhattisgarh.
- Women must be at least 21 years old.
- Widows, divorced women, and deserted women are also eligible for the scheme.
- Assistance Provided:
- Eligible women will receive ₹1000 per month via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
- Women receiving less than ₹1000 from social assistance programs or various pension schemes will be provided the balance amount to ensure they receive ₹1000.
State of Women’s Health in Chhattisgarh as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2020-21
- Women with BMI Less Than Normal (<18.5 kg/m²): 23.1% of women aged 15-49 in Chhattisgarh have a BMI below the normal threshold.
- Prevalence of Anemia:
- All Women (15-49 years): 60.8% are anemic.
- Pregnant Women (15-49 years): 51.8% are anemic.
