Rajasthan News: Before Rakshabandhan in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has made many important announcements for women. In a program organized at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur, the Chief Minister credited the accounts of beneficiaries of schemes related to women and child development. amount of more than ₹89 crore Transferred directly through DBT.
During this, the Chief Minister appreciated the contribution of Anganwadi workers, assistants and sisters-in-law and announced financial assistance for them.
₹1,100 to Anganwadi workers and assistants
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has deposited money into the accounts of Anganwadi workers, helpers and sisters-in-law as a gift for Rakshabandhan. ₹1,100 per beneficiary total according to ₹14.65 crore Transferred an amount of Rs.
Apart from this, these personnel are also given uniforms. ₹13.41 crore An amount of Rs. was released. The government says that these workers have an important role in the field of women welfare and child development.
10% increase in honorarium of Asha associates
In the program the Chief Minister 10 percent increase in honorarium of Asha associates Also announced to do. With this, Asha Sahayoginis working at the grassroots level related to health and women and child welfare in the state are expected to get financial benefits.
Crores of rupees also for maternity and girl child schemes
During the program, funds were also provided to the beneficiaries of many other schemes through DBT. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) 40,538 beneficiaries under ₹23.43 croreWhereas Chief Minister Maternal Nutrition Scheme 20,670 beneficiaries under ₹6.36 crore Were transferred.
There itself, Lado Incentive Scheme 50 thousand beneficiaries under ₹14.75 crore The amount was sent directly to the accounts.
Free sonography for pregnant women
Chief Minister Ma Voucher Scheme Also mentioned. Under this, free sonography facility is being provided to pregnant women living in remote areas. According to the government, so far this scheme has 4.82 lakh women Has received the benefit.
Apart from this, on the birth of the second child, under the Chief Minister Maternity Nutrition Scheme, approximately About ₹215 crore to 6.48 lakh beneficiaries Assistance has been given.
Benefit of bicycle and scooter to girl students
The Chief Minister also shared the achievements related to the education and encouragement of girls. In seven installments under Lado Incentive Scheme Incentive amount up to ₹1.50 lakh There is provision for.
According to the government, so far in the state approximately Bicycles to 11 lakh meritorious girl students And Scooty to 46 thousand girl students Has been distributed.
Government's emphasis on women empowerment
The announcements made on the occasion of Rakshabandhan indicate the Rajasthan government's emphasis on women welfare and empowerment. On one hand, financial relief has been given to grassroots level workers like Anganwadi and Asha workers, while on the other hand, emphasis has been laid on providing financial assistance directly to women and daughters through schemes related to motherhood, nutrition and girl child education.
These initiatives of the government aim to strengthen women and girls socially and economically as well as improve maternal and child health services.