Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (Jharkhand)
मुख्यमंत्री मंईयां सम्मान योजना
Quick answer
Jharkhand pays ₹2,500 a month to women aged 18 to 50 from ration-card-holding families, by Direct Benefit Transfer to an Aadhaar-linked account in the woman's own name. Applications are taken at camps across the state.
Researched by Mirza Seraj BaigFacts last checked against official sources on 7 September 2026- What you get
- ₹2,500 per month, credited by DBT to a single-holder bank account in the woman's name that is linked to Aadhaar.
- Who it is for
- Women resident in Jharkhand aged 18 to 50 whose family holds a yellow (Antyodaya), pink, white or green ration card, and who are not excluded by the government-service, pension, income-tax, EPF or elected-office conditions.
- Implemented by
- Women, Child Development and Social Security Department, Government of Jharkhand
- Coverage
- State scheme — Jharkhand
- Official portal
- mmmsy.jharkhand.gov.in ↗
- Helpline
- 1800-890-0215 (toll-free)
Maiya Samman Yojana guides
Installment date
Jharkhand's rule is that the monthly ₹2,500 reaches each woman's bank account by the 15th of every month. The state does not publish a dated notice for each month's payment, so if the 15th has passed without it, check that your bank account is linked to Aadhaar and call the toll-free helpline.
Who is eligible for Maiya Samman Yojana?
Women resident in Jharkhand aged 18 to 50 whose family holds a yellow (Antyodaya), pink, white or green ration card, and who are not excluded by the government-service, pension, income-tax, EPF or elected-office conditions. 6 groups are excluded — they are listed below.
- You must be a resident of Jharkhand.
- You must be aged between 18 and 50 at the time of application.
- Your family must hold a ration card — yellow (Antyodaya), pink, white (kerosene) or green.
- You must have a valid Aadhaar card.
- You need a bank account in your own name (single holder) linked to Aadhaar for the transfer.
Who is not eligible for Maiya Samman 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 whose family member is a regular, permanent or contractual employee of the government or a public sector undertaking.
- Women whose family member receives a government pension or family pension.
- Women whose family member is a current or former MP or MLA.
- Women whose family member files income tax returns.
- Women whose family member holds an EPF account.
- Women already receiving a benefit under another social security pension scheme of the Women, Child Development and Social Security Department.
Which documents are required for Maiya Samman Yojana?
Keep these 5 documents ready before you apply.
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card — yellow, pink, white or green
- Bank passbook for a single-holder account in your own name, linked to Aadhaar
- Mobile number for OTP and updates
- A recent photograph, as asked for at the camp
How do you apply for Maiya Samman Yojana?
Applying takes 4 steps, set out below. The official portal is mmmsy.jharkhand.gov.in.
Wait for the camp in your area
Applications are collected through camps organised across Jharkhand rather than by self-registration. Your panchayat or ward office announces the dates.
Take the documents to the camp
Aadhaar, the ration card, and the passbook of a single-holder Aadhaar-linked account in your own name. Names should match across all three.
Have the form filled and keep the acknowledgement
The official at the camp fills the application on the scheme system and gives you an acknowledgement. Applying is free.
Verification and payment
Applications are verified by the block and district officials on the scheme's single-window system before ₹2,500 a month is credited by DBT.
Go to the official government portal ↗
- Step-by-step guide: Maiya Samman Yojana kist date: paid by the 15th of every month
Why do Maiya Samman 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 is joint, or not linked to Aadhaar
- The scheme pays only into a single-holder account in the woman's own name that is Aadhaar-linked. Open or nominate such an account and have the record updated at the block office.
- Ration card type not covered, or card not found
- Only yellow, pink, white and green cards qualify. If your family holds one but it was not found, check the card number entered and that the card is active in the food department's records.
- Age outside 18 to 50 on the date of application
- There is no exception to the age range. If your Aadhaar date of birth is wrong, correct it with UIDAI first.
- Government employee, pensioner, income tax filer, EPF holder or MP/MLA in the family
- These are exclusion conditions under the scheme. If the person counted is not part of your family unit, raise it with the block officer with supporting proof.
- Already receiving another WCD social security pension
- A woman cannot draw two social security pensions from the department. If you would rather have Maiya Samman, ask the block office about surrendering the other benefit.
- Name mismatch between Aadhaar, ration card and bank
- Correct the record that is wrong so all three match, then have the application updated.
Important links
All of these go to the official government portal. Bookmark them — copycat sites with similar names charge for what these do free.
| What you need | Official page |
|---|---|
| Official portal | mmmsy.jharkhand.gov.in ↗ |
| Toll-free helpline 1800-890-0215 | mmmsy.jharkhand.gov.in ↗ |
| Jharkhand state portal — news and updates | www.jharkhand.gov.in/Home/Newsupdatesalter?newsId=ESqbqqhe0fOSzXIxBpxkvQ%3D%3D ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maiya Samman Yojana pay?
₹2,500 per month, by Direct Benefit Transfer to an Aadhaar-linked single-holder account in the woman's name.
Who is eligible for Maiya Samman Yojana?
Women resident in Jharkhand aged 18 to 50 whose family holds a yellow, pink, white or green ration card, with a valid Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-linked single bank account — provided no family member is a government or PSU employee, pensioner, income tax filer, EPF account holder, or current or former MP or MLA.
How do I apply for Maiya Samman Yojana?
Through the camps organised across the state. Take your Aadhaar, ration card and bank passbook; the official fills the application and gives you an acknowledgement.
Is there a helpline for Maiya Samman Yojana?
Yes — the toll-free number is 1800-890-0215.
Can a woman receiving an old-age or widow pension also get Maiya Samman?
No. Women already receiving a benefit under another social security pension scheme of the Women, Child Development and Social Security Department are excluded.
Applying from your state
Maiya Samman 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.