New Delhi, July 13 -- The Punjab government has disbursed Rs.1,147 crore to nearly 33 lakh women under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, marking one of the state's largest direct benefit transfer initiatives aimed at strengthening women's financial security.

Under the scheme, eligible women from the Scheduled Caste category received Rs.4,500 each, covering three monthly instalments of Rs.1,500, while beneficiaries from other categories received Rs.3,000 each, representing three instalments of Rs.1,000.

The first round of transfers covered women whose registrations were completed by June 25. The state government said enrolment remains open and has already crossed 66 lakh registrations.

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