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Maiya Samman Yojana - Government of Jharkhand

Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a simple cash support program by the Jharkhand government that gives eligible women ₹2,500 every month straight into their bank accounts. Launched in 2024 and running strong in 2026, it helps over 50 lakh women handle daily needs like food, kids' school fees, and health costs while building their confidence.

What is Maiya Samman Yojana?

Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a social security and women‑empowerment scheme launched by the Jharkhand government in August 2024. It provides fixed monthly income support to eligible women so that they can meet daily needs, contribute to household expenses, and gain financial independence. It sends ₹2,500 per month to the bank accounts of eligible women. This money is sent directly to the woman’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Key Highlights of Maiya Samman Yojana

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Details

Scheme Name

Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana

State

Jharkhand

Launched By

Jharkhand Government

Beneficiaries

Women of Jharkhand

Age Limit

18 to 50 years

Monthly Amount

₹2,500

Annual Benefit

₹30,000

Payment Mode

Direct Bank Transfer (DBT)

Payment Date

Around the 15th of every month

Note: Earlier, women were getting ₹1,000 per month. Starting in December 2024, the payment went up to ₹2,500 a month.

Eligibility Criteria for Maiya Samman Yojana

Parameter

Eligible

Not Eligible

Gender

Adult women only

Men of the household

Age band

About 21–50 years

Below 18 or above 50 (unless later rules change)

Residence

Jharkhand domicile

Non‑residents / migrated out permanently

Economic status

Poor/low‑income ration‑card households

Income‑tax paying households

Govt employment

Unorganised, informal workers, homemakers

Govt employees/pensioners and many PSU staff

Existing state pension

Not on major state social pensions

Getting certain state social security pensions

MP/MLA in family

No elected MP/MLA in the immediate household

Household with a sitting or former MP/MLA

How to Apply for Maiya Samman Yojana?

Online Application Process

Go to the official Jharkhand government portal for the Maiya Samman Scheme.

Enter your personal information, bank information, and Aadhaar number.
Upload the necessary papers
Send in the application
Check the status of your application online

Offline Application Process

Get the form from one of the following places:
- Anganwadi centre
- Panchayat office
- Special government camps
Take your time filling out the form
Send copies of the documents to the local office
Keep the receipt safe

Why was the Maiya Samman Yojana Started?

The Maiya Samman Yojana was designed to help women who have money problems. The main goals are:

To assist women make money on a regular basis

To help women with their health, nutrition, and family requirements; to help people become more financially independent

To get people to use digital payments and open bank accounts

FAQs

What is the Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana?

The Jharkhand government runs the Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, which grants eligible women ₹2,500 every month to help with their daily necessities.