Mahtari Vandan Yojana (Chhattisgarh)

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Quick answer

Chhattisgarh pays ₹1,000 a month to married women aged 21 and above — including widowed, divorced and deserted women — by Direct Benefit Transfer. Around 70 lakh women are covered; the first installment of ₹655 crore was released on 10 March 2024.

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Facts last checked against official sources on 15 September 2026
What you get
₹1,000 per month, credited by DBT to a bank account held in the woman's own name that is linked to Aadhaar and enabled for DBT.
Who it is for
Married women of Chhattisgarh aged 21 or above as on 1 January 2024, including widows and divorced or deserted women.
Implemented by
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Coverage
State scheme — Chhattisgarh
Helpline
0771-2220006 · dirwcd.cg@gov.in
Not a government website. Apply only on the official portal. This page explains the scheme; it does not process applications. Registration on government portals is free — do not pay anyone who offers to get you approved.

Mahtari Vandan Yojana guides

Dates

Installment dates

The 31st installment — September 2026's ₹1,000, paid early before Raksha Bandhan — was transferred on 25 August 2026 to 67,28,918 women. No official date has been announced for the 32nd.

Latest Mahtari Vandan Yojana updates

  1. Prime Minister launches the scheme and releases the first installment

    The first installment of ₹655 crore was disbursed to eligible women on launch day. The scheme covers around 70 lakh married women aged 21 and above as on 1 January 2024, including widowed, divorced and deserted women.

    Source: PM Modi launches Mahtari Vandan Yojana in Chhattisgarh — Press Information Bureau, 10 March 2024

Who is eligible for Mahtari Vandan Yojana?

Married women of Chhattisgarh aged 21 or above as on 1 January 2024, including widows and divorced or deserted women. 2 groups are excluded — they are listed below.

  • You must be a married woman resident in Chhattisgarh. Widowed, divorced and deserted women are eligible.
  • You must have completed 21 years of age as on 1 January 2024.
  • You need a bank account in your own name — not a joint account — linked to Aadhaar and enabled for DBT.
  • Your mobile number should be registered with the bank account.

Who is not eligible for Mahtari Vandan Yojana?

These exclusions are as important as the eligibility rules — an application that falls into any of the categories below will be rejected or the benefit later recovered.

  • Women from a family in which any member pays income tax.
  • Women from a family in which any member is a Class I, Class II or Class III officer or employee — permanent, temporary or contractual — in a central or state government department, undertaking, board or local body.

Which documents are required for Mahtari Vandan Yojana?

Keep these 3 documents ready before you apply.

  • Aadhaar card (the UIDAI-issued photo identity)
  • Mobile number registered with your bank account
  • Bank account in your own name, Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled (a joint account is not accepted)

How do you apply for Mahtari Vandan Yojana?

Applying takes 3 steps, set out below. The official portal is mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in.

  1. Prepare the bank account first

    The account must be in the woman's own name, linked to Aadhaar and DBT-enabled. Most failed payments trace back to this step, so confirm it with your bank before applying.

  2. Apply through the official portal

    Applications are made on the Mahtari Vandan portal run by the Women and Child Development Department. Enter your Aadhaar and bank details exactly as they appear on the documents.

    Open the official page ↗

  3. Track application and payment status

    The status page shows whether your application is approved and whether each month's payment went through.

    Open the official page ↗

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How do you check your Mahtari Vandan Yojana status?

Checking your status takes 3 steps, set out below.

  1. Open the application and payment status page

    Enter your application details to see approval and month-by-month payment status.

    Open the official page ↗

  2. If a payment shows as failed

    The portal publishes the reasons payments fail and the fix for each — see the rejection list below. Most are bank-side and can be corrected at your branch.

    Open the official page ↗

  3. Register a complaint if needed

    Use the complaint page on the portal for unresolved problems.

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Why do Mahtari Vandan Yojana applications get rejected, and how do you fix them?

Most rejections and stuck payments come down to a handful of record mismatches. Find yours below.

Bank account not linked to Aadhaar
Link the account to your Aadhaar number at your bank branch.
DBT not enabled on the account
Ask the bank to enable the Direct Benefit Transfer facility (NPCI mapping) on your account.
Bank account inactive, dormant or closed
Reactivate the account at the branch, or update the application with an active account in your own name.
Name does not match between Aadhaar, the bank and the application
Correct the record that is wrong so all three match, then update your application details.
Joint account given
The scheme pays only into an account held solely by the woman. Open or nominate a single-holder account and update the application.
Duplicate application
Only one application per woman is allowed. Withdraw the duplicate; the portal also provides a benefit-surrender (labh tyag) option for women who wish to give up the benefit.
Family member is an income tax payer or a government employee
These are exclusion conditions under the scheme. If the marking is wrong — for example a relative who is not part of your family unit — raise it through the complaint page with supporting proof.
Incomplete documents
Resubmit with Aadhaar and correct bank details. The portal lists exactly what is needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Mahtari Vandan Yojana pay?

₹1,000 per month by Direct Benefit Transfer into the woman's own Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank account.

Who is eligible for Mahtari Vandan Yojana?

Married women of Chhattisgarh who had completed 21 years as on 1 January 2024, including widowed, divorced and deserted women. Families with an income tax payer, or with a Class I, II or III government officer or employee, are excluded.

Why did my Mahtari Vandan payment fail?

The portal publishes the reasons: the bank account is not Aadhaar-linked or not DBT-enabled, is inactive, is a joint account, or the name does not match Aadhaar. Each has a fix at your bank branch; then check the status page again.

Where do I check the Mahtari Vandan final list?

The portal no longer has a final list page. Check your own record under Application and payment status on mahtarivandan.cgstate.gov.in, with your beneficiary number, mobile number or Aadhaar number.

Is there a helpline?

Yes — 0771-2220006, or email dirwcd.cg@gov.in.

Applying from your state

Mahtari Vandan Yojana is a central scheme, so it is open in every state and union territory. Verification, and the state-issued documents you may be asked for, differ by state.

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