Mawan-Dhian Satikar scheme: CM Mann transfers Rs 1,291 crore to women
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann released Rs 1,291 crore for over 37.43 lakh beneficiaries in Abohar. He stated that women registered by January 1 will receive three months' money combined.
The Punjab government has directly transferred Rs 1,291 crore for over 37.43 lakh women of the state under the 'Chief Minister Mawan-Dhian Satikar Yojana'. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann disbursed these funds to the beneficiaries during a gathering in Abohar.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said that the program plans to connect one crore women across Punjab. He shared that over 80.05 lakh registrations have been completed by October 29, 2026. He clarified that there is no restriction based on family, and if there are three eligible women in a single household, all three can receive this amount.
The Chief Minister announced that the next installment will be issued on December 1, after which, on the occasion of the New Year on January 1, three months' money will be released combined for all registered women. According to him, this scheme will incur an expenditure of Rs 12,000 crore throughout the year.
The Chief Minister informed that earlier Rs 2,643.71 crore were sent to 76.35 lakh beneficiaries. Following today's disbursement, the total amount given has reached Rs 3,934.80 crore.
Regarding the 1,37,723 'Satikar Sakhis' handling the registration work, the Chief Minister stated that they will receive an honorarium of Rs 51.30 crore for their services. Similarly, benefits worth Rs 25 crore have been designated for Anganwadi workers engaged in this task.
Speaking about other government steps, the Chief Minister said that 70,685 government jobs have been provided according to merit without any recommendation. In addition, 54 lakh health cards with treatment coverage of Rs 10 lakh have been made and 90 percent of families are getting the benefit of 300 units of free electricity every month.
Key developments
- Rs 1,291 crore released by CM to over 37.43 lakh beneficiaries in Abohar
- Total amount given under the scheme reaches Rs 3,934.80 crore
- Target to connect 1 crore women, over 80 lakh registrations completed by October 29
- Beneficiaries to get three months' money combined on January 1
