Rajasthan Govt Transfers ₹200 Crore, Benefits 1.10 Crore Families

Key Highlights

• Rs 200 crore LPG subsidy transferred to 1.10 crore women-headed families.

• Rs 100 crore given to women self-help groups for livelihood promotion.

• Rs 7.50 crore transferred under Lado Protsahan Yojana to beneficiaries.

• 5,000 scooties and incentives distributed to meritorious girl students.

• 25,000 women to be trained under Solar Didi Yojana.

Rajasthan Day Celebration 2025 has begun with major announcements for women’s empowerment. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both central and state governments have introduced several initiatives to support women. These include reservation for women in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and strict laws against triple talaq. The government has also helped women through Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Ujjwala Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission.

On the first day of Rajasthan Day celebrations, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma organized a women's conference at Adarsh Stadium in Barmer. During this event, the government directly transferred crores of rupees to the accounts of beneficiary families under various schemes.

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Grand Start to Rajasthan Day Celebrations

Rajasthan Day 2025 is being celebrated on a grand scale under CM Bhajanlal Sharma’s leadership. The celebrations will continue from March 25 to March 31 with various programs. The event was inaugurated with a women’s conference under the Lado Protsahan Yojana at Adarsh Stadium, Barmer. CM Sharma transferred funds directly into the bank accounts of women and girls under multiple government schemes. He emphasized that these celebrations aim to make Rajasthan stronger by supporting farmers, youth, women, and the poor. He also urged the people to participate actively in the state’s development.

Direct Transfer of Crores to Women’s Accounts

During the women’s conference in Barmer, CM Sharma transferred a significant amount under various state schemes:

• Rs 7.50 crore was transferred under the Lado Protsahan Yojana to beneficiary accounts.

• Rs 100 crore was provided to the women self-help groups as a livelihood promotion fund.

• Induction cooktops were distributed to 5,000 women.

• 164 meritorious girl students received selection letters under the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence.

• Rs 13.16 crore was given to 31,790 girls under the Gargi Award, Girl Child Incentive Scheme, and Mukhyamantri Hamari Betiyan Yojana.

• The government also announced an increase in the quantity of milk provided to malnourished children under the Take Home Ration scheme.

CM Sharma also announced the Rajivika Mela in Delhi’s Bikaner House to help women entrepreneurs find better markets for their products. Additionally, 36 government women’s colleges have been equipped with library facilities for competitive exam preparation.

Rs 200 Crore LPG Subsidy to 1.10 Crore Families

The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to women’s welfare. He highlighted the formation of the Anti-Romeo Squad for women’s safety and the expansion of the Lado Protsahan Yojana, increasing the savings bond for girls from poor families to Rs 1.5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh.

The government also transferred Rs 200 crore in LPG subsidies to 1.10 crore women-headed families, reducing LPG cylinder prices to Rs 450 for eligible beneficiaries.

Scooty and Incentives for Meritorious Girls

CM Sharma announced:

• 5,000 scooties and incentives for meritorious students under Devnarayan Chhatra Scooty Yojana and Kalibai Bhil Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme.

• The establishment of Flying Training Schools in Kishangarh, Hamirgarh, Pratapgarh, Jhalawar, and Jhunjhunu to train women as pilots.

• A 10% honorarium increase for Anganwadi workers, assistants, and Saathin sisters.

• Self-help group members can now get loans up to Rs 1 lakh at a reduced 1.5% interest rate.

Additional Benefits for Women

In the 2025-26 budget, the government increased the mess allowance for underprivileged groups to Rs 3,250 per month. The Saraswati Halfway Homes will provide continued support for girls from government-run shelters even after they turn 18.

The government is also launching the Solar Didi Yojana, where 25,000 women from self-help groups will be trained in solar energy solutions.

With these initiatives, the Rajasthan government aims to make women self-reliant and provide them with greater opportunities in various fields.

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CMV360 Says

The Rajasthan government is taking major steps to empower women through financial aid, education, and self-employment programs. With direct benefit transfers, LPG subsidies, and skill development initiatives, these schemes aim to improve women's lives, promote self-reliance, and ensure a better future for families across the state.