The 30th installment of Mahatari Vandan was received before Rakshabandhan, doubling the joy of the festival of Milapa.

Raipur, August 23, 2026/ The Chhattisgarh government's Mahtari Vandan Yojana is becoming a strong foundation for regular financial support for the state's mothers and sisters. With the monthly assistance provided under the scheme, women are becoming financially capable of meeting their families' needs, as well as their own. The receipt of the scheme's 30th installment before the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan has brought a special joy to women across the state.

A glimpse of this joy also appeared on the face of Mrs. Milapa Nadeshwar, a resident of the village of Joratarai, in the Ambagarh Chowki development block of the Mohla-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki district. Upon receiving the 30th installment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana, she expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and affectionately addressed him as "Vishnu Bhaiya."

Received the amount before Rakhi, happiness of the festival doubled
Mrs. Milapa Nadeshwar said that it is a matter of great happiness for her to receive the amount under Mahatari Vandan Yojana before Rakshabandhan. With this amount, she is able to make preparations for the festival as well as fulfill the essential needs of the house. She said that this time the festival of Rakhi is special for her because the timely financial assistance has reduced the extra burden of festival preparations. She said emotionally that when she will tie the thread of love on the wrists of her brothers on Rakshabandhan, it will also be associated with the feeling of gratitude and affection towards 'Vishnu Bhaiya'.

Milapa Nadeshwar explains that the monthly funds received under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana are proving useful for her family. This fund provides financial assistance for the children
's needs, household expenses, and the purchase of essential goods. She explained that previously, even small needs required spending within the family budget, but now, with regular financial assistance, she is able to meet many essential expenses on her own.

Confidence increased with financial assistance
For Milapa Nadeshwar, Mahatari Vandan Yojana has not only become a source of financial assistance but also a means of increasing self-confidence and self-respect. The regular amount has given her an opportunity to strengthen her role in the family's needs and become more independent in financial decisions. She said that Mahatari Vandan Yojana is an important initiative towards empowering women financially. The 30th installment received on the occasion of Rakshabandhan feels to her like love and support for her sisters from 'Vishnu Bhaiya'.