Now in its fifth month, this universal basic income initiative will provide 2,500 monthly to 56 lakh women aged 18-50, representing a bold step in continuing the legacy of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Ji's historic struggle against exploitative moneylending practices.
The significance of this scheme must be understood against the backdrop of Jharkhand's unique socio-economic landscape. For decades, our state has witnessed the devastating impact of predatory moneylenders on rural families, with women bearing the disproportionate burden of debt-induced poverty. The movement led by Dishom Guru Shibu Soren in the 1970s highlighted how informal debt trapped generations in cycles of poverty, often leading to bonded labor and loss of ancestral lands. Today, through Maiyan Samman, we're writing a new chapter in this struggle for financial liberation while specifically targeting women's economic independence.
The scheme's universal nature stands as its cornerstone strength. By covering all women in the specified age group, regardless of economic status, we eliminate the exclusion errors that have historically plagued targeted welfare programs. This universality ensures dignity in assistance and removes the stigma often associated with government aid. The direct transfer of 2,500 monthly, Rs 30,000 annually/women in a household represents a transformative boost to household income, particularly in rural areas where women's financial autonomy has traditionally been severely limited.
Extensive research from global economic studies demonstrates that women-directed cash transfers consistently lead to improved outcomes in family health, education, and nutrition. Women typically invest a higher proportion of their income in family welfare compared to men. This multiplier effect transforms Maiyan Samman from a simple welfare scheme into a strategic investment in Jharkhand's future generations.
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