Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal, the Member of Parliament from Hoshiarpur, on Saturday called upon Mahila Satkar Sakhis to expedite the registration process for eligible beneficiaries under the Punjab Government's flagship Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana. The initiative aims to ensure that beneficiaries begin receiving financial assistance from July 1, when the scheme is set to launch across the state.
Meeting with Satkar Sakhis
During his visit to Phagwara, Dr Chabbewal met with Satkar Sakhis and urged them to intensify their efforts in registering eligible women. He emphasized that every eligible woman would receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000, while women belonging to Scheduled Castes would be entitled to Rs 1,500 per month. The MP noted that the Punjab Government had fulfilled its promises made to women and that they would soon receive the due benefits.
Financial Assistance Details
Taking stock of the ongoing registration process, Dr Chabbewal stated that financial assistance amounting to nearly Rs 12 crores per month would be directly transferred to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries in Phagwara under the scheme. He highlighted that the program aims to empower women and that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has initiated landmark decisions and programs for the all-round development of every section of society.
Role of Satkar Sakhis
Addressing a gathering of Mahila Satkar Sakhis, Dr Chabbewal explained that each Satkar Sakhi has been assigned 50 women beneficiaries in their respective areas. They will conduct door-to-door visits and assist applicants in completing required formalities, including Aadhaar linkage, updating bank account details, voter ID verification, and obtaining caste certificates for SC beneficiaries. Each Satkar Sakhi will receive an honorarium of Rs 300 for every successful registration.
The MP emphasized the crucial role of Mahila Satkar Sakhis in ensuring that all eligible women are enrolled under the scheme at the earliest. With the Punjab Government set to begin disbursing financial assistance from July 1, he urged them to intensify their efforts and maximize registrations in their respective areas.
Eligibility Criteria
Dr Chabbewal further informed that all women aged 18 years and above who are registered voters in Punjab and possess valid Aadhaar and voter ID cards are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme, subject to certain exclusions. Among those present on the occasion were Mayor Rampal Uppal, Child Development Project Officer Rajwinder Kaur, and AAP leaders Gurdeep Singh and Suman Sharma.
