Ranchi, Jharkhand – In a major update on the state’s flagship Maiyaan Samman Yojana, Tribal, SC/ST, and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Chamra Linda addressed the Jharkhand Assembly’s budget session, shedding light on the delays in installment payments. The hold-up stems from an ongoing rigorous verification and pruning of beneficiary lists to ensure only eligible women receive the financial aid.
The minister revealed that the beneficiary database is under intense review. Among the current recipients, several women fail to meet the scheme’s strict eligibility criteria. Authorities are identifying these cases meticulously, with plans to remove ineligible names promptly. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to include genuinely deserving women who were previously overlooked.
Crucially, Minister Linda assured the house that the 18th installment will be disbursed before the Holi festival. Women awaiting the 17th and 18th payments—totaling Rs 5,000—will receive the combined amount in a single transaction directly into their bank accounts.
Who stands to lose benefits? The verification drive targets specific categories:
• Women under 18 or over 60 years of age
• Applicants with incorrect details or forged documents
• Financially stable women or those with government jobs/pensions
• Beneficiaries without Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
• Women from families with central or state government employment
Sources indicate that verification in the first phase is nearly complete across 12 districts, including Ranchi, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Bokaro, Gumla, Lohardaga, Jamshedpur, Jamtara, Simdega, Chatra, Pakur, and Garhwa. These areas are poised for the earliest payouts, with the remaining districts to follow in subsequent phases as checks conclude.
This initiative aims to fortify the scheme’s integrity, ensuring taxpayer money reaches the most vulnerable women. With Holi around the corner, eligible beneficiaries can look forward to timely support amid festive preparations. The government’s commitment underscores a zero-tolerance approach to irregularities, promising a cleaner, more effective welfare delivery system moving forward.