The Jharkhand Government has taken another major step toward strengthening the financial independence of women under the Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana. Under this welfare scheme, eligible women receive ₹2,500 every month as direct financial assistance. Ahead of Holi, the government has announced that the next installment will be credited soon.

More than 51 lakh women registered under the scheme are expected to benefit. In addition, the government has approved a new facility allowing women beneficiaries to avail bank loans of up to ₹20,000 without any collateral, further supporting self-employment and small business initiatives.

Big Relief Before Holi

State Welfare Minister Chamara Linda confirmed that the upcoming ₹2,500 installment will be transferred to beneficiaries’ bank accounts before Holi. Women who could not receive the previous installment will get ₹5,000 at once, covering both pending and current payments.

The minister also clarified that the government is reviewing the beneficiary list to remove ineligible applicants who were mistakenly registered under the scheme.

Loan Facility for Women Beneficiaries

Following a meeting between the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) and the state government, banks have agreed to provide collateral-free loans up to ₹20,000 to eligible women aged 18 to 50 years. These loans can be used to start small businesses, and the EMI will be deducted directly from the monthly ₹2,500 assistance.

What Is Maiya Samman Yojana?

The Maiya Samman Yojana is a flagship women-centric welfare program launched in 2024 by the government led by Hemant Soren. Its objective is to promote economic self-reliance, enhance women’s participation in household decision-making, and provide steady financial support. Political analysts believe the scheme played a crucial role in the government’s strong performance in the 2024 elections.

How to Avail the Scheme

To continue receiving benefits, beneficiaries must complete the following steps:

• Aadhaar seeding with their bank account

• e-KYC verification (mandatory)

Women can complete Aadhaar seeding at their bank branch or during special camps organized at the Gram Panchayat level. Failure to complete e-KYC may result in payment delays.

Eligibility Criteria

Only women meeting the following conditions will receive the scheme amount:

• Must be a resident of Jharkhand

• Age between 18 and 50 years

• Family must hold a Jharkhand ration card (green, yellow, pink, or white)

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card

• Ration Card

• Bank Passbook

• Voter ID

• Passport-size Photograph

How to Check Beneficiary Status

Women can verify whether their name is included in the beneficiary list by visiting the official website. After entering the required details and confirming the OTP sent to their registered mobile number, the beneficiary status will be displayed on the screen.