Jharkhand

• 20 Aug 2024

Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana (JMMSY)

Why in News?

Recently, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana (JMMSY).

Key Points

• Under the scheme, Rs 1,000 will be given to eligible women between 21 and 50 years of age from families living below the poverty line.
  • A total of Rs 12,000 will be sent to the bank accounts of all eligible women every year through Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme.
• The state government has launched many ambitious schemes for the all-round development of all classes and communities.
  • The state government has decided to waive off agriculture loans up to 2 lakhs instead of just  Rs 50,000.
  • Girls in government schools are benefiting from the Savitribai Phule Samridhi Yojana, and model schools are being run to strengthen the education system. 
  • Under the Mukhyamantri Rojgar Srijan Yojana, loans continue to be issued to people at subsidised rates.

Mukhyamantri Rojgar Srijan Yojana

• Under this, young citizens of the state between the ages of 18 and 45 are provided a loan of Rs 25 lakh at the lowest rate to start their own business. Along with this, 40% grant (subsidy) or Rs 5 lakh is provided by the government.
• Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Minority, Backward Class and women that are part of Sakhi Mandal can avail the benefit of the scheme.
  • Sakhi Mandal is a group of women who come together to improve their standard of living and socio-economic status.

Savitribai Phule Kishori Samridhi Yojana

• This scheme was started in the state with the aim of emphasising on girl education, ending child marriage and women empowerment. 
• Under this scheme, the state government is giving assistance of a total of Rs 40,000 to adolescent girls for good education.