Garhwa: Ahead of Diwali and Chhath celebrations, more than 2.22 lakh women in the district have received financial assistance under the Chief Minister Maiyan Samman Yojana, providing significant economic support to families during the festive season. Under the initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the October installment of the scheme has been transferred to the bank accounts of 2,22,327 approved women beneficiaries across the district.
The timely disbursal of funds before the twin festivals is expected to help beneficiaries meet household expenses and festive needs while reinforcing the state government’s commitment to women’s welfare, financial inclusion and social empowerment.
The Chief Minister Maiyan Samman Yojana is a flagship welfare programme aimed at strengthening the economic independence of women across Jharkhand. Through regular financial assistance, the scheme seeks to enable eligible women to better manage personal and family expenses, participate in financial decision-making and achieve greater self-reliance.
Officials said the transfer of the October installment ahead of Diwali and Chhath reflects the government’s emphasis on ensuring that women receive timely support during important social and cultural occasions. Beyond financial aid, the scheme is viewed as a measure to enhance dignity, confidence and social security among women beneficiaries.
The transfer process was carried out by the Social Security Cell of the district administration under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Pashupati Nath Mishra. Authorities ensured that all eligible and approved beneficiaries received the sanctioned amount in their bank accounts before the festive season.
District officials stated that special efforts were made to complete the process on time so that beneficiaries could utilize the funds for festival-related purchases and other essential household requirements.
The district administration has advised beneficiaries to check their bank accounts through banking applications, ATMs or other banking channels to confirm receipt of the assistance amount.
Women facing any technical or banking-related issues in receiving the funds have been urged to contact their respective block offices or bank branches. Assistance regarding the scheme can also be obtained from the District Social Security Cell.
The administration has appealed to beneficiaries and the public not to pay heed to rumours or misleading information related to the scheme. Citizens have been advised to rely only on official government and district administration channels for authentic information and updates.
The transfer of October benefits to over 2.22 lakh women in Garhwa is being seen as a significant milestone in the district’s efforts towards women’s empowerment and financial security. Coming ahead of Diwali and Chhath, the assistance is expected to provide both economic relief and greater confidence to thousands of households.
The state government and district administration have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the dignity, welfare and economic self-reliance of women through targeted social welfare initiatives.
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