Bhagwant Singh Mann Government on Saturday transferred monthly financial assistance to 35.5 lakh women under the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, taking the total number of beneficiaries to 68.5 lakh. During a financial assistance distribution function under the scheme in Pathankot, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said women across Punjab are receiving ₹3,000 and ₹4,500 as three months’ instalments together under the scheme, while women receiving widow, disability and old-age pensions are also getting an additional ₹1,000 or ₹1,500 for the first time.
The Chief Minister said another five lakh women have registered under the scheme during the last seven days, taking the total registrations to 73.5 lakh, with registrations continuing across the state for eligible beneficiaries.
Sharing a few snippets from this gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X: “To make the mothers and sisters of Punjab financially independent, we have fulfilled another important promise today. After transferring the honourarium to 33 lakh women on July 1, we have now credited the accounts of another 35.5 lakh women today. Sisters who submitted their forms later will also receive three months’ instalments together.”
“This is your rightful entitlement. From now on, you will not have to depend on anyone else to meet your own needs or those of your children. The Aam Aadmi Party delivers on what it promises and turns its commitments into reality. Inquilab Zindabad,” the post concluded.
Addressing the function, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said he had fulfilled all the promises and guarantees made to the people of the state. “Now, I have fulfilled my promise made to the mothers and sisters of the state. This is your money and you don’t need to ask anyone before spending it or using it. In July this year, I gave this bonanza to 33 lakh mothers and today 35.5 lakh more mothers are getting the money. Another five lakh women have registered under the scheme during the last seven days,” he said.
The Chief Minister recalled an interaction before the function. “A sister tied Rakhi to me while I was coming here and said that my brother will give me Shagun today. The Chief Minister said that beneficiaries are free to use the financial assistance according to their own needs. “You can use this money for any need, whether it is to buy toys for your grandchildren, give Shagun or pay your fees. You can spend this money in any way you want. Today, 35.5 lakh more mothers are getting the same amount that came on July 1,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Chief Minister said that from today onwards more than 73 lakh mothers and sisters would receive benefits under the scheme.