To apply for the Mahatari Vandan Yojana, eligible women in Chhattisgarh can submit their applications through the official portal or the prescribed local application process. The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month through DBT. The official portal also specifies that the beneficiary must have an individual bank account linked with Aadhaar and activated for DBT.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Mahatari Vandan Yojana
- Check Eligibility: First confirm that you meet the prescribed age, residency, and marital-status conditions.
- Visit the Official Portal: Open
mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.inand use the available application facility when registration is open. - Enter Mobile Details: Provide the registered mobile number and complete the required verification.
- Fill in the Application Form: Enter your personal, family, Aadhaar, bank, and other required details carefully.
- Upload Documents: Attach the required documents and make sure the information is clearly visible.
- Submit the Application: Review all details before submitting the form and keep the application/reference number safe for future status checking.
The government has also provided for applications through Anganwadi Centres, Gram Panchayat/Gram Prabhari, project offices, and urban Ward Prabhari, depending on the prescribed registration process. Applicants can also use the official mobile application where the facility is available.
Scheme Highlights
- Monthly Assistance: ₹1,000 per month.
- Annual Benefit: ₹12,000 per year.
- Payment Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Target Beneficiaries: Eligible married, widowed, divorced, and deserted women.
- Individual Account: The beneficiary must have her own bank account; a joint account is not accepted.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Chhattisgarh Resident: The applicant must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Age: The woman must be 21 years or above as of 1 January of the relevant application year.
- Marital Status: Married women are eligible. Widows, divorced, and deserted women are also covered.
- Other Conditions: The applicant must satisfy the additional exclusion and eligibility conditions prescribed under the scheme guidelines.
Essential Requirements Before You Apply
- Aadhaar Card: Keep your Aadhaar details ready.
- Photo ID: A valid photo identity document issued by UIDAI may be required.
- Mobile Number: Keep the mobile number associated with your bank account available.
- Bank Account: The account must be in the woman’s own name.
- Aadhaar Seeding: Aadhaar should be linked with the bank account, and DBT must be active.
How to Check Application Status
After submitting the application, you can check the status through the official portal:
- Visit
mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in. - Open “लाभार्थी आवेदन एवं भुगतान की स्थिति”.
- Enter your Beneficiary Number, registered mobile number, or Aadhaar number.
- Enter the captcha and click Submit.
- Your available application and payment information will be displayed.
Official Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Mahatari Vandan Official Portal | mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in |
| Application & Payment Status | Official Status Page |
| Complaint/Grievance | Official Portal |
| Chhattisgarh WCD Department | cgwcd.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. Can I apply for Mahatari Vandan Yojana online?
Yes. The scheme provides an online application facility through the official portal, subject to the registration window and process prescribed by the government.
Q2. How much assistance is provided?
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,000 per month, or ₹12,000 per year.
Q3. Can I use a joint bank account?
No. The official portal states that the beneficiary must have an individual bank account in her own name; a joint account is not accepted.
