The Jharkhand government is cracking down on irregularities in the popular Maiyaan Samman Yojana, as revealed by Minister Chamra Linda during the ongoing budget session in Ranchi. Delays in releasing the latest installments have been attributed to a comprehensive beneficiary verification process, designed to weed out ineligible claimants.
Speaking in the assembly, the minister outlined the review mechanism currently in motion. Many existing beneficiaries do not qualify under the scheme’s guidelines, prompting a thorough purge of such entries. New eligible women are being added to the list to expand outreach where needed.
Positive news for the masses: The 18th installment is set for release ahead of Holi. Those still pending 17th and 18th dues will get a lump-sum Rs 5,000 credited at once, streamlining the process and reducing administrative backlog.
Key ineligibility factors flagged in the scrutiny include:
• Age outside the 18-60 bracket
• Submission of false information or fake documents
• Women with independent income sources, government salaries, or pensions
• Unlinked Aadhaar-bank account pairings
• Households with serving government employees
Verification milestones have been hit in 12 key districts—Ranchi, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Bokaro, Gumla, Lohardaga, Jamshedpur, Jamtara, Simdega, Chatra, Pakur, and Garhwa—marking Phase 1 completion. Payments here could roll out imminently, setting a precedent for statewide implementation.
This strategic overhaul reflects the Hemant Soren administration’s focus on transparency and accountability in social welfare programs. As families gear up for Holi, the assurance of funds brings relief to millions of underprivileged women, reinforcing the scheme’s role as a vital support pillar in Jharkhand’s socio-economic landscape.