How Rs 1,000 monthly aid is helping Chhattisgarh women save for their daughters' education

Women in Chhattisgarh are using assistance under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana to save for their daughters' education through Sukanya Samriddhi accounts. Beneficiaries from Dantewada, Raipur, Surajpur and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai districts describe depositing all or part of their monthly Rs 1,000 payment while managing household expenses. The state scheme covers approximately 68 lakh women, with cumulative disbursements exceeding Rs 20,708.11 crore after its 32nd instalment was released on October 8, 2026.