Mahtari Vandan Yojana 2026 — ₹1,000/Month to 68 Lakh Chhattisgarh Women | eKYC Deadline 30 June 2026: Chhattisgarh's flagship women welfare scheme — ₹1,000 every month to eligible married women, paid via DBT on or around the 1st of every month.Monthly Benefit: ₹1,000. Annual Amount: ₹12,000. Beneficiaries: 68.48 Lakh. Total Disbursed: ₹16,881 Cr.Mahtari Vandan Yojana (MVY) — literally "Salutations to the Mother" — is the flagship women welfare scheme of the Chhattisgarh government, launched on 1 March 2024 by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. It provides ₹1,000 every month — ₹12,000 per year — directly into the bank account of every eligible married woman in Chhattisgarh through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Mahtari Vandan Yojana 2026 — ₹1,000/Month to 68 Lakh Chhattisgarh Women | eKYC Deadline 30 June 2026
Chhattisgarh's flagship women welfare scheme — ₹1,000 every month to eligible married women, paid via DBT on or around the 1st of every month
Monthly Benefit
₹1,000
Annual Amount
₹12,000
Beneficiaries
68.48 Lakh
Total Disbursed
₹16,881 Cr
📖What is Mahtari Vandan Yojana 2026 — ₹1,000/Month to 68 Lakh Chhattisgarh Women | eKYC Deadline 30 June 2026?
Mahtari Vandan Yojana (MVY) — literally "Salutations to the Mother" — is the flagship women welfare scheme of the Chhattisgarh government, launched on 1 March 2024 by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. It provides ₹1,000 every month — ₹12,000 per year — directly into the bank account of every eligible married woman in Chhattisgarh through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
As of April 2026, the scheme has 68.48 lakh active beneficiaries spread across all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh. 26 installments have been released since launch, with each active beneficiary having received ₹26,000 in total. The state has disbursed over ₹16,881 crore under MVY in just two years, making it one of the largest direct cash transfer programmes for women in central India.
For FY 2026-27, the Chhattisgarh government has allocated ₹8,200 crore for smooth implementation. The scheme is processed through the State Department of Women and Child Development, and beneficiaries can apply both offline (at Anganwadi centres, Gram Panchayat or Ward offices) and online through the Mahtari Vandan portal.
✅Eligibility
ResidentPermanent resident of Chhattisgarh
Age21 years or above
Marital StatusMarried, widow, divorced, or destitute
Bank AccountAccount in woman's own name, Aadhaar-linked and NPCI-mapped (DBT-enabled)
AadhaarAadhaar card mandatory; mobile number linked to Aadhaar for eKYC
ExclusionsIncome tax payers, government employees, pensioners earning ₹10,000+/month not eligible
eKYC drive in progress — 3 April to 30 June 2026
The Chhattisgarh government has launched an eKYC verification drive from 3 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. All Mahtari Vandan beneficiaries must complete eKYC within this period — failing to do so will stop your monthly ₹1,000 payment. Visit your nearest Gram Panchayat Bhawan (rural) or Ward Office (urban) with your Aadhaar card and registered mobile number to complete eKYC. Do not wait until the deadline.
Mahtari Vandan At a Glance
₹1,000
Per month
68.48 L
Active beneficiaries
26
Installments paid
₹16,881 Cr
Total disbursed
✅Who Qualifies for Mahtari Vandan Yojana
Mahtari Vandan is targeted at married women in Chhattisgarh to support household financial decision-making. Eligibility is specific:
You qualify if: you are a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh, you are 21 years or older, and your marital status is one of — married, widowed, divorced, or destitute. You must have a bank account in your own name (not joint with husband), Aadhaar-linked and NPCI-mapped.
You do NOT qualify if: you are an unmarried woman aged 21+, you or your husband is an income tax payer, you or your husband is a government employee (central or state), or you are a pensioner earning ₹10,000 or more per month from another government source.
Unlike some other states' women schemes, Mahtari Vandan does not have a strict income limit beyond the income tax payer exclusion. Most families in Chhattisgarh whose annual income is below the tax threshold are eligible.
Quick Eligibility Check
Quick Eligibility Check
You qualify if
- Permanent resident of Chhattisgarh
- Aged 21 years or above
- Married, widow, divorced, or destitute
- Bank account in your own name (not joint)
- Aadhaar linked to bank and NPCI-mapped
- Not an income tax payer (you and husband)
You won't qualify if
- Unmarried woman (any age)
- Husband is a government employee
- Husband or you is an income tax payer
- Pension above ₹10,000/month already received
- Bank account in husband's or joint name
- Aadhaar not NPCI-mapped to bank
How to Apply for Mahtari Vandan
How to Apply for Mahtari Vandan
1
Get Application Form
From Anganwadi / Gram Panchayat / Ward Office
2
Fill & Attach Docs
Aadhaar, voter ID, bank passbook, marriage cert
3
Submit at Centre
Aanganwadi worker forwards to CDPO
4
₹1,000 Credited
Monthly DBT after verification
Documents Required
Documents Required
Aadhaar Card
Mobile-linked, NPCI-mapped to bank
Voter ID
Or other Chhattisgarh domicile proof
Bank Passbook
Account in your own name only
Marriage Certificate
Or proof of widow/divorced status
Self-Declaration Form
Income status declaration
Passport-size Photo
Recent (last 6 months)
₹16,881 Cr
Total amount disbursed under MVY (2024-2026)
More than 70 lakh women have collectively received over ₹16,881 crore since the scheme's launch in March 2024 — making it one of the largest direct benefit transfer schemes for women in Central India by amount disbursed in such a short period.
Mahtari Vandan vs Other State Women Schemes
Mahtari Vandan vs Other State Women Schemes
MAHTARI VANDAN (CG) · YOURS
₹1,000/mo
₹12,000/yr · married women
MAJHI LADKI BAHIN (MH)
₹1,500/mo
21-65 yrs · ₹18,000/yr
LADLI BEHNA (MP)
₹1,250/mo
23-60 yrs · ₹15,000/yr
GRUHA LAKSHMI (KA)
₹2,000/mo
BPL only · ₹24,000/yr
Mahtari Vandan Yojana — Key Milestones
Mahtari Vandan Yojana — Key Milestones
1 MAR 2024
Scheme launched
Vishnu Deo Sai government, first installment to ~70 lakh women
8 MAR 2026
25th installment released
On International Women's Day, ₹650+ crore disbursed
6 APR 2026
26th installment released
₹641.62 crore transferred to 68.48 lakh beneficiaries
3 APR - 30 JUN 2026
eKYC drive
Mandatory eKYC for continued payments — deadline 30 June 2026
FY 2026-27
₹8,200 cr budget allocated
State commitment to continue MVY through next financial year
⚠️Common Reasons for Application Rejection
Mahtari Vandan application rejections happen for specific, fixable reasons. Watch for these:
1. Name mismatch across documents. If your name on Aadhaar, ration card, and bank passbook are slightly different (e.g., "Priya Devi" vs "P. Devi"), the system rejects automatically. Get all documents corrected to match exactly before reapplying.
2. Bank account in joint or husband's name. Mahtari Vandan pays only to accounts in the woman's own name. Joint accounts and husband's accounts are rejected. Open a single-holder account in your own name.
3. Aadhaar not NPCI-mapped. Aadhaar-linked is not the same as NPCI-mapped. Visit your bank to confirm NPCI mapping is active. This is the #1 silent cause of failed DBT.
4. Wrong marital status declaration. Unmarried women aged 21+ are not eligible. The scheme is for married, widowed, divorced, or destitute women only.
5. Husband flagged as government employee or income tax payer. The state database checks this automatically. If your husband works in a private company but the system has wrong data, file a correction with proof at your Sachivalayam.
How to check Mahtari Vandan status
Visit mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in and click "Application Status" or "Payment Status." Enter your beneficiary ID, mobile number, or 12-digit Aadhaar number, then verify the captcha. The portal shows payment history, last credit date, eKYC status, and reasons for any pending payment. You can also call the helpline 0771-2220006 for assistance.
📝How to Apply
1
Get the application form
Visit your nearest Anganwadi Centre, Gram Panchayat Bhawan (rural), or Ward Office (urban). Ask for the Mahtari Vandan Yojana application form and the Self-Declaration Form. Forms are free.
2
Fill the form with documents
Complete the form carefully in block letters. Attach photocopies of Aadhaar card (mobile-linked), voter ID or other Chhattisgarh domicile proof, bank passbook (account in your own name), marriage certificate (or widow/divorce certificate), passport-size photo, and the signed self-declaration.
3
Submit at the Centre
Submit the completed form at the same Anganwadi/Gram Panchayat/Ward office where you collected it. The Anganwadi worker forwards your form to the Child Development Programme Officer (CDPO) for verification. You receive a Beneficiary Application Number.
4
Verification and first payment
CDPO verifies your eligibility within 30-45 days. Once approved, you are added to the beneficiary list and ₹1,000 starts being credited monthly via DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account. Complete eKYC at your Gram Panchayat / Ward Office before 30 June 2026 to keep payments continuous.
⚠️eKYC drive 3 April – 30 June 2026 — all Mahtari Vandan beneficiaries must complete eKYC to keep receiving payments. Visit your Gram Panchayat / Ward Office with Aadhaar and registered mobile number.
📅Important Dates & Schedule
Scheme Launched1 March 2024 (CM Vishnu Deo Sai)
Latest Installment26th installment — 6 April 2026
eKYC Drive3 April – 30 June 2026 (mandatory)
Monthly DisbursementAround the 1st-6th of each month
FY 2026-27 Budget₹8,200 crore allocated
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