Punjab Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana: 35.5 Lakh More Women Beneficiaries
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to release funds for the 'Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana' in Pathankot. This expansion will add 35.5 lakh women beneficiaries, bringing the total to 68.5 lakh, with direct benefit transfer to their accounts.
Background
The scheme is a Punjab government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to women, likely as part of social welfare commitments. The expansion indicates a broader coverage of women across the state.
Key facts
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will release funds for the scheme in Pathankot.
The move will benefit an additional 35.5 lakh women.
Funds will be transferred directly to beneficiaries' accounts (DBT).
Total beneficiaries will rise to 68.5 lakh after this expansion.
The scheme is named 'Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana'.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana
- State: Punjab
- Chief Minister: Bhagwant Mann
- Beneficiaries: Women
- Total beneficiaries after expansion: 68.5 lakh
- New beneficiaries added: 35.5 lakh
- Mode of transfer: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Place of fund release: Pathankot
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of state government schemes in women empowerment and social welfare.
- Critically examine the effectiveness of direct benefit transfer in ensuring transparency and reducing leakages.
- Analyze the fiscal implications of expanding welfare schemes for state budgets.