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Jharkhand CM Launches Widow Remarriage Scheme

Published on March 08, 2024
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.
Jharkhand CM Launches Widow Remarriage Scheme
  • 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
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