Jharkhand CM Launches Widow Remarriage Scheme

Current Context: The State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme, also known as the Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana, was indeed launched by the Jharkhand Chief Minister, Champai Soren, on March 6, 2024.

• This groundbreaking initiative makes Jharkhand the first state in India to introduce such a scheme.
• Under this scheme, women who choose to remarry after the death of their husbands will receive an incentive of Rs. 2 lakh from the government.
• The scheme aims to empower women who find themselves alone and helpless after the death of their life partners.
• By providing financial assistance and support, the scheme hopes to help these women and challenge societal norms and perceptions surrounding the remarriage of widows.
• To be eligible for the scheme, the beneficiary must meet certain criteria:
• The woman should be of marriageable age.
• The woman should not be a government employee, pensioner, or income tax payer.
• The application for the incentive must be submitted within one year from the date of remarriage.
• The death certificate of the late husband must be provided.
• During the launch event, Chief Minister Champai Soren distributed a total of Rs. 14 lakh among seven beneficiaries of the scheme.
• This initiative sets a precedent for other states to follow in their efforts to uplift and support women in need.

Question:

Q.1 What is the financial incentive provided to the women under State Widow Remarriage Promotion scheme?
a. Rs. 1 lakh
b. Rs. 4 lakh
c. Rs. 3 lakh
d. Rs. 2 lakh