Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.
| Scheme | Mahtari Vandan Yojana |
|---|---|
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh |
| Benefit | Rs 1,000 a month in financial assistance |
| Who can apply | Eligible married women and women heads of household who live in Chhattisgarh |
| How it is paid | Direct transfer to the woman's bank account |
| Apply at | mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in or the district or block office |
| Cost to apply | Free |
Key points
- Rs 1,000 is paid every month to eligible women.
- This is a Chhattisgarh state scheme, only for residents of the state.
- Payments go to the woman's own bank account linked with Aadhaar.
- Keep your Aadhaar, bank details and residence proof ready before you apply.
So what exactly does an eligible woman get?
Eligible women get Rs 1,000 every month under the scheme.
The amount goes directly into the bank account of the woman. No middleman handles it.
The scheme was launched on March 10, 2024. The government has been releasing it in regular instalments since then.
Amounts and rules can change, so please confirm the current figure on the official site.
Who can apply, and who cannot?
The scheme is only for women who are residents of Chhattisgarh.
Applicants are generally married women or women heads of household who meet the income and other conditions set by the state.
Women from families where a member is an income taxpayer, or a government employee, are generally not covered.
Exact conditions can be updated by the state, so check the official portal before you apply.
How do you apply online, step by step?
Go to mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in and look for the registration or apply option.
Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and bank details as asked.
Fill in your family and address details, then submit the form.
Note down your application number and keep it safe for future checks.
- 1Open the official portalGo to mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in and look for the registration or apply option.
- 2Enter your detailsEnter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and bank details as asked.
- 3Fill family and addressFill in your family and address details, then submit the form.
- 4Save application numberNote down your application number and keep it safe for future checks.
Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report
Can you apply offline instead?
Yes, you can also visit the district or block office, or the local help centre set up for the scheme.
Carry your Aadhaar card, bank passbook and residence proof when you go.
Ask the staff for a receipt or application number after you submit.
What documents should you keep ready?
Keep your Aadhaar card and a mobile number linked with it.
Keep your bank passbook or bank account details, with the account linked to Aadhaar.
Keep a residence proof of Chhattisgarh, such as a ration card or voter ID.
How do you check payment, and what if it is stuck?
Check the status on the official portal using your application number or mobile number.
Payments can be held up if Aadhaar is not linked with the bank account, or if the details do not match.
If money is stuck, contact your district office or the helpline listed on the official site.
What should you watch out for?
Never pay any agent or person to get your name added to the list.
Official applications are free. Do not share your OTP or bank password with anyone.
If you see a message asking for money, report it to the local police or district office.
Official links
This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.
