'Maiya Samman Yojana': Soren transfers Rs 1,415 crore to over 56 lakh women in Jharkhand
India TV NewsJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday transferred financial assistance amounting to Rs 1,415.44 crore to the bank accounts of 56.61 lakh women beneficiaries under the ‘Maiya Samman Yojana’. Soren transferred the amount during a ceremony at Namkum, which was initially scheduled for December 28 last year, but got postponed due to the national mourning following the demise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Benefits under the 'Maiya Samman Yojana' Under the 'Maiya Samman Yojana', the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance had pledged to increase the monthly honorarium from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500, starting December 2024. Launched in August last year, the scheme initially provided Rs 1,000 to women aged 18-50, covering around 56 lakh beneficiaries.