Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi connected through video conferencing from Kashi
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and his team for the swift implementation of Mahtari Vandan Yojana”: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
“In fulfilling the dreams of half the population, implementing the Mahtari Vandan Yojana is a significant step forward”: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
Raipur, 10 March 2024
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Mahtari Vandan Yojana from Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, and disbursed the first instalment of Rs. 1000 to 70,12,417 women in Chhattisgarh. The state government has disbursed an amount of Rs. 655.57 crore into the accounts of women in the state. Prime Minister Shri Modi stated, “This is Modi’s guarantee that the Chhattisgarh Government will regularly transfer Rs. 1000 into the accounts of eligible beneficiaries every month”. He praised Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and his team for swiftly implementing the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and his cabinet were present at the event held at the Science College Ground in Raipur.
“It is my privilege to have the blessings of women from different parts of the country”: Prime Minister Shri Modi
Prime Minister Shri Modi mentioned, ”I have dedicated the development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore to Chhattisgarh. It is my privilege to launch the Mahtari Vandan Yojana today, aimed at empowering women in the state. Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a promise was made to provide Rs 1000 every month to more than 70 lakh women in Chhattisgarh. Today, the Chhattisgarh Government has fulfilled its promise and disbursed Rs 655 crore under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana to the women beneficiaries across the state.”.
”Rs. 1000 will continue to come into your accounts every month without any hassle”: Prime Minister Shri Modi
Prime Minister Shri Modi stated, “I should have been among you, but due to various scheduled programs, I am in Uttar Pradesh and speaking from Kashi. Last night, while offering prayer to Baba Vishwanath, I prayed for the well-being of all the citizens of the country. Due to the celebration of Shivaratri on March 8, I was not able to attend this program, but today, I am connecting with you from the city of Baba Bhole and providing Rs 1000 along with the blessings of Bhole Baba. This money will continue to come into your accounts every month without any hassle. This is my trust in the Chhattisgarh Government. When women are empowered, the whole family is empowered. The priority of the double-engine Chhattisgarh Government is the welfare of our mothers and sisters. Today, women are the primary beneficiaries of various schemes, including the distribution of affordable cylinders through the Ujjwala Yojana, and over half of the Jan Dhan accounts are held by women. Additionally, more than 65 percent of Mudra loans have been acquired by women, particularly young women who have initiated their entrepreneurial ventures.”.
“Our government has the aim to make three crore women ‘lakhpati didi’ across the country”: Prime Minister Shri Modi
Prime Minister stated, “In the last ten years, our government has changed the lives of more than 10 crore women through self-help groups. With the efforts of our government, over one crore women have become ‘lakhpati didi’. Economic empowerment has become widespread in every village. We have decided to take a big leap forward after reviewing it. Now, we aim to make three crore women ‘lakhpati didi’ across the country. We are working on the Namo Drone Didi Yojana. Join us tomorrow at ten o’clock to learn more about the Namo Drone Didi Yojana. The government will provide drones to the women as well as drone pilot training”. He shared that,” One sister told me that she didn’t even know how to ride a bicycle before. Now she is a drone pilot. This will develop agriculture. A family thrives when it is healthy, and a family is healthy when its women are healthy. Previously, maternal and child mortality during pregnancy were major concerns. We have worked on this issue. Earlier, the scarcity of toilets caused embarrassment for mothers, but now, having toilets has helped them avoid health issues”.
Modi’s guarantee is the assurance of fulfilling the guarantee
Prime Minister Shri Modi congratulated Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and his team for fulfilling the promise of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana in such a short time after forming the government. He further stated, “Modi’s guarantee is the assurance of fulfilling the guarantee. Our government is working tirelessly to fulfil the guarantee of prosperity for Chhattisgarh that we had promised. We had promised to provide 18 lakh houses to the people of the state. On the second day after forming the government, Shri Sai’s cabinet initiated work for the development of the state. The Chhattisgarh Government had assured to distribute a two-year pending bonus for paddy procurement to farmers across the state. On the occasion of Atal Ji’s birth anniversary and Good Governance Day, the state government distributed the two-year pending bonus of paddy procurement directly into the accounts of farmers across the state. We had promised to procure paddy at Rs 3100 per quintal. Our government has not only procured paddy at Rs 3100 per quintal but also set a record of procuring 145 metric tonnes of paddy in Chhattisgarh. Payment of the difference amount for paddy procurement to farmers of the state will be made soon. Our government will accelerate the development work in the coming five years. The double-engine Chhattisgarh Government will continue to fulfil all the promises made under Modi’s Guarantee. The summer season has started, and there are thousands of mothers gathered here; this is a wonderful sight. I am speaking from the Kashi Dham. I am sending the blessings of Baba Vishwanath to you. Best wishes to all of you”.
“Our government has fulfilled another Modi’s Guarantee”: Chief Minister Shri Sai
Chief Minister expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister for dedicating his time to launch the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, stating, “The day for which these women were eagerly waiting has arrived today. Our visionary Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, had pledged that if our government were formed in Chhattisgarh, we would initiate this scheme. Today, the first installment is being transferred to the bank accounts of 70 lakh 12 thousand 600 women.”
Development of Chhattisgarh is crucial for the development of a prosperous India
Chief Minister mentioned that our Sanatan tradition states, “Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devta,” which implies that where women are accorded respect, even deities prefer to reside, and where they are not respected, all endeavours remain fruitless. This adage is reflected in the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. This bold step towards women empowerment represents a significant stride towards realising the aspirations of half the population of Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh’s Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, stated that the Mahtari Vandan Yojana will be beneficial for women to achieve economic self-reliance as well as for continuous improvement in health and nutrition levels. This will greatly assist in empowering women. The scheme is a symbol of commitment to equal opportunities and social justice.
School Education Minister Shri Brijmohan Agrawal stated that launching the Mahtari Vandan Yojana is a significant step towards enhancing the dignity of women in the state. This amount will be useful for small joys for women.
Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam also addressed the gathering on this occasion. He stated that, in consonance with Prime Minister Modi’s guarantee, the state government has promptly taken action and provided concrete shape to the Mahtari Vandan Yojana.
Chief Minister Shri Sai unveiled the “May Mahtari Haw” coffee table pictorial book dedicated to Chhattisgarh Mahtari, prepared by the Public Relations Department. This coffee table book features 36 stories of ‘Khushiyo ke notifications’. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also pledged to eradicate child marriage in Chhattisgarh. Before the conference, the Chief Minister also visited the stalls set up by women’s self-help groups and encouraged them. MP Shri Sunil Soni, MLAs Guru Khushwant Saheb, Shri Purandar Mishra, Shri Indrakumar Sahu, Shri Anuj Sharma, various public representatives, and a large number of women were present.
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