Sarkari Yojana

Mahtari Vandan Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Chhattisgarh
Quick Summary: Chhattisgarh's Mahtari Vandan Yojana pays married, widowed, divorced and abandoned women aged 21 and above ₹1,000 a month. The money is credited by DBT to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.

About Mahtari Vandan Yojana

The Government of Chhattisgarh’s “Mahatari Vandan Yojana” gives eligible beneficiaries money and support for social and economic empowerment. Aimed at underserved communities, it provides cash benefits along with access to essential services. Applicants must live in Chhattisgarh and hold an EPIC Card, among other conditions. The Department of Social Welfare runs the scheme, and applications are taken online on the official portal.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Mar 2024

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mahtari Vandan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only residents of Chhattisgarh can apply

Only residents of Chhattisgarh can apply.

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She must be a married woman

She must be a married woman.

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On 1st January of the application year, her…

On 1st January of the application year, her age must be 21 years or more.

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Widows, divorced women and abandoned women are also…

Widows, divorced women and abandoned women are also eligible.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Mahtari Vandan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Every eligible woman gets ₹1000/- each month

Every eligible woman gets ₹1000/- each month.

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Where a woman already gets under ₹1000/- per…

Where a woman already gets under ₹1000/- per month from social assistance programmes or pension schemes of the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag, she is paid the difference so that her total reaches ₹1,000/- per month.

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Payments go straight into the woman's Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled…

Payments go straight into the woman's Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank account.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A self-attested passport-size photograph

A self-attested passport-size photograph

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Proof of local residence (residence certificate/ration card/voter ID…

Proof of local residence (residence certificate/ration card/voter ID card)

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Aadhaar cards of both the applicant and her…

Aadhaar cards of both the applicant and her husband

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PAN cards of the applicant and her husband,…

PAN cards of the applicant and her husband, where available

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Marriage certificate, or a certificate from the Gram…

Marriage certificate, or a certificate from the Gram Panchayat or local body

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For widows, the husband's death certificate

For widows, the husband's death certificate

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For abandoned women, a certificate from the society/ward/Gram…

For abandoned women, a certificate from the society/ward/Gram Panchayat

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Any one of

Any one of: birth certificate/10th or 12th class marksheet/transfer certificate/PAN card/voter ID card/driving license

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Bank account details and a photocopy of the…

Bank account details and a photocopy of the beneficiary's bank passbook

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The self-declaration form/affidavit attached to the application Applicants…

The self-declaration form/affidavit attached to the application *Applicants may have to appear in person at specified places so that the documents they submitted can be verified.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2024-03-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Mahtari Vandan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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Open the "Mahtari Vandan Yojana" portal, choose the…

Open the "Mahtari Vandan Yojana" portal, choose the registration link and, in the registration form, enter details such as your name, contact information, and EPIC Card number.

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Sign in with the credentials created at registration…

Sign in with the credentials created at registration and go to the scheme's online form. Complete all mandatory fields, upload the required documents in the stated format and size, then check all the information and uploads carefully and correct anything that is wrong.

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Press "Submit" to send the application, and keep…

Press "Submit" to send the application, and keep the application reference number or confirmation message for tracking. Post-Application Processes

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Once the last date for applications has passed,…

Once the last date for applications has passed, a provisional list of applicants is put up on the portal/app, and a printed copy is also displayed on the Gram Panchayat/ward notice board.

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Beneficiaries named in the final list receive an…

Beneficiaries named in the final list receive an approval letter from the Gram Sachiv/ward in-charge, and the list is also published on the portal.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- The applicant's family must not have any member who is an income taxpayer.  
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is a permanent, temporary, or contractual employee of the Government of India or the State Government in any department/undertaking/board/local body, working in the first, second, or third class position.  
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is a current or former Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).  
- The applicant's family must not have any member who is a current or former chairman or vice-chairman of any board, corporation, or council of the Government of India or the State Government.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References