Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday transferred Rs 2,500 each as the December installment under the ‘Maiya Samman Yojana’ to the bank accounts of over 56 lakh women across the state. 

While addressing the gathering, CM Soren said, “This initiative is a significant step towards making women financially self-reliant. I am pleased to fulfill the promises made by our government before the elections.” 

By pressing a remote button, the CM transferred a total of Rs 1,415.44 crore to the accounts of 56,61,791 women under the scheme. Initially launched five months ago with a monthly installment of Rs 1,000, the scheme saw an increase to Rs 2,500 per month following a Cabinet decision ahead of the announcement of elections. 

He further criticized the Opposition for doubting the government’s ability to fund the scheme. “When we started with Rs 1,000 per month dole, we were ridiculed. When we announced that the amount would be increased to Rs 2,500, the Opposition questioned the feasibility. 

Today, we have proved them wrong,” Soren remarked. The Chief Minister urged women to participate actively in the state’s development and emphasized the importance of small savings for securing their children’s future. 

He encouraged them to use the funds to combat malnutrition for themselves and their children. Soren also expressed his gratitude to women for their overwhelming support during the elections. “We have formed the government with your blessings, and our priority is to ensure your self-reliance and development,” he said. 

The event also included speeches by Jharkhand’s Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore, Minister Chamra Linda, and MLA Kalpana Soren, among others.