Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• After defeating the Congress party in the state assembly election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed a new government in Chhattisgarh.
• In its election manifesto, the BJP had promised to implement various schemes upon ensuring victory, which also includes "Mahtari Vandan Scheme".
• Under this scheme, the newly formed Chhattisgarh Government promises monthly financial assistance to married Women.
• To fulfill their promises, the Government officially launched the Mahtari Vandan Scheme on March 1, 2024.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to provide necessary financial support monthly to cater their daily needs.
• This Assistance will help women to become self-reliant and use the amount to fulfill the nutritional requirements or other essential needs.
• This scheme is also known by other names such as "Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Yojana".
• Department of Women and Child Development of the Chhattisgarh Government is the nodal department of this scheme.
• Rs. 1,000/- per month financial assistance will be provided to all eligible women beneficiaries underthe  Chhattisgarh Government's Mahtari Vandan Scheme.
• This means that Women of Chhattisgarh will now get yearly financial assistance of Rs. 12,000/- under the Mahtari Vandan Scheme.
• On December 3, 2024, the government successfully transferred the 10th installment of the Mahtari Vandan Scheme to its registered beneficiaries.
• Mahtari Vandan Yojana 10th installment status can be checked online at https://mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in/.
• Women beneficiaries can use this amount to manage their daily expenses and they don't need to depend on someone else for their financial needs.
• Initially, this scheme is for the Married Women of Chhattisgarh but now Widow, Destitute and Divorcee Women are also eligible to apply for financial assistance under the Mahtari Vandan Scheme.
• The Age Limit set by the Chhattisgarh Government for Women beneficiaries is 21 years.
• If a woman beneficiary's age is below 21 years, then she is not eligible to apply for financial assistance under Mahtari Vandan Scheme.
• Authority has already started the application process for the Mahtari Vandan Scheme.
• The Official Website is also launched by the Government to receive Online applications from women beneficiaries.
• Women Beneficiaries can visit the Official Website of Mahtari Vandan Scheme for further information.
• Application form for the Mahtari Vandan Scheme can also be submitted through Offline Application Form.
• Offline Application Form of Mahtari Vandan Scheme is available at any Anganwadi Centre, Panchayat Office or Ward Office.
• Recently, Chhattisgarh Government released the 17th installment ofthe  Mahtari Vandan Scheme in which around 647 crore is transferred in the bank account of beneficiary.

Scheme Benefits

• Chhattisgarh Government will provide the following benefits to all Eligible Women Beneficiaries of Chhattisgarh under the Mahtari Vandan Scheme : -
  • Monthly Financial Assistance will be provided to all Eligible Women Beneficiaries.
  • Financial Assistance of Rs. 12,000/- per Year will be provided to all Women Beneficiaries.
  • Amount of Rs. 1,000/- per Month will be transferred in the bank account.

Eligibility Requirements

• Women Beneficiaries who fulfilled the below-mentioned eligibility conditions are eligible to avail the benefit of Rs. 1,000/- per month financial assistance under Mahtari Vandan Scheme of Government of Chhattisgarh :-
  • Beneficiary Women should be a Permanent Resident of Chhattisgarh.
  • Beneficiary Women should be married, divorced, a Widow or Destitute.
  • The Age of the beneficiary should be above 21 Years.
  • Women Family shouldn't have a Income Tax Payee Family Member.

Ineligibility Requirements

• If any women beneficiary falls within the ambit of any of the below mentioned category then she is not eligible to apply for Mahtari Vandan Scheme :-
  

Required Documents

• The following documents is needed to be attached and uploaded at the time of applying for Mahtari Vandan Scheme of Chhattisgarh Government :-
  • Residence Proof of Chhattisgarh/ Domicile Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Marriage Certificate.
  • Bank Account Detail.
  • Passport Size Photo.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Caste Certificate. (If Applicable)
  • Age Proof. (If Applicable)
  • Husband Death Certificate (If any)
  • Email ID.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Self Declaration Form.

Steps to Apply

• Women Beneficiary can also apply for Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme through Offline Application Form.
• Offline Application Form of Mahtari Vandan Scheme can be collected free of cost at any of the below mentioned offices :-
  • Anganwadi Center.
  • Gram Panchayat Office.
  • Ward Office.
  • Pariyojana Office.
  • Special Camps Organised by Governments.
• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Offline Application Form will be provided free of cost to women beneficiaries.
• Following details will have to filled in the Mahtari Vandan Scheme Offline Application Form :-
  • Personal Details like Name, Address, Caste, Date of Birth.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Ineligibility Information.
• Documents that are attached with the application form are as follows :-
  • Any Documents for Birth Date Proof.
  • Documents related to Residence Proof.
  • Ration Card.
  • Women and Her Husband Aadhar Card.
  • Marriage Certificate.
  • Bank Passbook Copy.
  • Self Declaration Form.
• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Application Form along with all the documents will be submitted in the same office from where the application form was collected.
• Initial Verification will be done by the officials present in the office and acknowledgement slip will be provided to women beneficiaries.
• Officials then Fill the Details of Beneficiaries and Upload their Documents on the Official Website of Mahtari Vandan Scheme.
• The Department of Women and Child Development Department will then further scrutinize the Mahtari Vandan Scheme Application Form.
• List of Beneficiaries will be prepared and then uploaded on the Mahtari Vandan Yojana Website.
• Rs. 1,000/- per month financial assistance under Mahtari Vandan Scheme will be transferred in the bank account of beneficiaries.
• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Application Status and Payment Status can be seen here.

Important Forms

• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Offline Application Form.
• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Self Declaration Form.

Relevant Links

• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Provisional List.
• Mahtari Vandan Scheme Final List.
• Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme Application Status.
• Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme Payment Status.
• Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme Official Website.
• Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Information

• Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme Helpline Number :- 0771-2220006.
• Mahtari Vandan Scheme District Wise Contact Details.
• Chhattisgarh Mahtari Vandan Scheme Helpdesk Email :- dirwcd.cg@gov.in.
• Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development Department Contact Details.