Maiya Samman Yojana: Fake Applications Found in Bokaro
Why in the news
Bokaro district officials caught about 11,200 bogus applications under Jharkhand’s women-support scheme.
Key facts
- Scheme: Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, flagship of the JMM-led coalition government.
- Beneficiaries: women aged 18-50.
- Start: August 2024.
- Fraud: 11,200 fake applications in Bokaro.
Aid structure
| Stage | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| At launch | ₹1,000 |
| From December 2024 | ₹2,500 |
Exam angle
- State: Jharkhand; ruling alliance led by JMM.
- Revised aid: ₹2,500 per month.