Raipur, Oct. 8 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday released the 32nd instalment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana at a programme in Durg district, continuing the scheme's monthly financial support for lakhs of women across the state. He transferred more than Rs. 632.40 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of 67,38,217 eligible women across the state.
With this, the total financial assistance provided to women under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana has exceeded Rs. 20,708 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sai said that respecting women and ensuring their economic empowerment is not merely a scheme or programme for the state government, but a major priority of good governance. He said that...