Amit Shah Transfers Rs 632 Crore to 67 Lakh Women in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah transfers Rs 632.62 crore to 67 lakh women in Chhattisgarh under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana during Rajyotsav.
In a significant move toward women's financial independence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has disbursed Rs 632.62 crore to more than 67.4 lakh beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh. The funds were transferred directly into the bank accounts of the women under the state's flagship Mahatari Vandan Yojana via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The transfer took place during the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav in Raipur, where the Home Minister pressed a remote button to initiate the payment in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
A Call for Victory and Peace
Addressing a massive gathering at the valedictory session of the state's foundation day celebrations, Amit Shah urged the citizens of Chhattisgarh to celebrate their journey toward peace and development with full energy. He specifically highlighted the decline of left-wing extremism in the region.
"Naxalism is nearing its end, so why is your voice low? Let us raise our hands together in a pledge of victory," Shah remarked to the crowd.
The Home Minister led the audience in spirited chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and invoked Lord Ram, calling for a collective resolve to ensure continued progress across the state.
Infrastructure and Green Initiatives
Beyond the financial disbursement, the Union Home Minister's visit to the state capital included the inauguration of several key projects aimed at improving public welfare:
- Artemis Shanti Hospital: Inaugurated in Raipur to bolster healthcare facilities for the local population.
- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Park (Peepal Van): A new initiative focused on enhancing urban green cover and promoting environmental sustainability.
Honoring Excellence: Chhattisgarh Rajya Alankaran Awards
The event also served as a platform to recognize outstanding contributions to society through the Chhattisgarh Rajya Alankaran awards, presented across 36 different categories. Notable awardees included:
- Duban Lal Dhruv: Received the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Smriti Samman for his work in social consciousness and tribal upliftment.
- Sanju Devi: Honored with the Gundadhur Samman for excellence in sports.
- Vishwa Geeta Dhenu Govind Pakshi Sevadham: Awarded the Yati Yatanlal Samman for their efforts in cow protection and non-violence.
- Sushila Lata Netam: Conferred with the Mini Mata Samman for her contributions to women's empowerment.
Gallantry Recognized
In a gesture of gratitude toward the security forces, Amit Shah also presented the Chhattisgarh Shaurya Padak. This medal for gallantry was awarded to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gopal Buddu from Bijapur and his team members for their bravery in the line of duty.