India, July 22 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday launched the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana and transferred Rs.2.76 crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT) to 488 beneficiaries under the scheme.

The assistance includes the first instalment of Rs.1.55 crore for 212 new beneficiaries under the second phase and the second instalment of Rs.1.20 crore for 276 women covered in the first phase. The first phase of the scheme was launched on February 10, when 484 beneficiaries received financial assistance of Rs.3.45 crore.

Speaking at the launch event at the Chief Minister's Camp Office in Dehradun, Dhami said empowering women strengthens families, society and the state. He said t...