Raipur: Women become economically empowered through Mahtari Vandan
Bhagwati Ratre became self-reliant by purchasing a sewing machine with the aid money.
The family got new support with an income of Rs 5,000 per month.
Raipur. The Mahtari Vandan Yojana has brought a new ray of hope, respect, and self-reliance to the women of Chhattisgarh. An inspiring example of this scheme's success is Bhagwati Ratre, a resident of Gram Panchayat Sanda in the Barmkela development block of Sarangarh district, who resolved to support her family with courage, wisdom, and hard work even in difficult circumstances.
Bhagwati Ratre's family consists of herself, her husband, and her three-year-old daughter. After marriage, family circumstances forced her to live separately from her in-laws. The entire responsibility of the family rested with her husband, who worked as a laborer to support the household. Unfortunately, a serious accident left her husband unable to work. The subsequent medical treatment, daily household expenses, and the needs of their young daughter plunged the family into a deep financial crisis.
In such challenging times, the Mahatari Vandan Yojana proved a source of support for Bhagwati Ratre. Instead of limiting the monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 under the scheme to expenses, she began regular savings. With this savings and confidence, she purchased a sewing machine worth Rs 6,000 and took a step towards self-employment.
Today, Bhagwati Ratre earns approximately 5,000 rupees per month through sewing. This income allows her to support her family, support her husband's treatment, her daughter's education, and meet household needs with dignity.
The Mahatari Vandan Yojana not only provided her with financial assistance, but also gave her confidence, independence, and social respect. Today, she stands firmly on her own two feet and is an inspiration to other women.
Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Rajwade for this positive change in her life, Bhagwati Ratre said that Mahatari Vandan Yojana has given her the opportunity to live with dignity by making her self-reliant.
