FATEHGARH SAHIB, June 22 — The countdown for the rollout of the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna has commenced, with the first three months of financial assistance scheduled to be deposited directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries on July 1. Under this welfare initiative, Dalit mothers and sisters will receive a lump sum of ₹4,500, while eligible women from all other categories will be credited with ₹3,000.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared the upcoming cash transfer during a public interaction program at Village Chanarthal Kalan in the Fatehgarh Sahib constituency, following the inauguration of several local development projects. The state government has allocated a dedicated budget of ₹9,300 crore for the scheme, which is projected to cover nearly 97 percent of the female population in Punjab, including those already receiving existing social security pensions.
The administration asserted that the financial assistance program is designed to operate seamlessly without the interference of intermediaries. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann maintained that the monetary flow will remain completely stable and uninterrupted for the residents of the state.
“After nine days, on July 1, women beneficiaries above the age of 18 years will receive notifications on their mobile phones informing them about the financial assistance being credited to their accounts,” Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated. “Women belonging to the general category will receive ₹1,000 per month while Scheduled Caste women will receive ₹1,500 per month. The money will be transferred directly into their bank accounts without any middlemen.”
Addressing the broader societal impact of the financial policy, the Chief Minister affirmed that strengthening the fiscal autonomy of women is vital for elevating household welfare and boosting gender equity across Punjab. The initiative is intended to step up women’s active participation in everyday socio-economic decision-making processes.
“This financial assistance may not make women rich, but it will certainly give them dignity, self-respect and confidence,” Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared. “Women deserve the highest respect because they are the source of life itself. The blessings of mothers and sisters help overcome every challenge in the world.”
