Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Rajasthan CM Highlights Women’s Role in State Development
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma spoke about how women help the state grow.
He said women’s work and ideas can make Rajasthan stronger and more self-reliant.
He described government programmes intended to support women and girls.
These include help with pregnancy-related costs, education and livelihoods.
The state has provided bicycles and scooters to support girls’ education.
At the event, some women and self-help groups received loans and other assistance.
Sharma also mentioned programmes introduced by the central government.
The meeting took place in Jaipur.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said women are central to Rajasthan’s development and economic strength.
He highlighted central initiatives including Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ujjwala Yojana and Lakhpati Didi.
Sharma said maternity assistance under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana rose from Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,500.
He cited 5.74 lakh Maa Voucher sonography coupons, 13.85 lakh bicycles and around 46,000 scooters provided.
At the programme, Rs 25 crore in Lakhpati Didi loans went to 3,274 women, and self-help groups received additional support.
- Who
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the Nari Shakti Sammelan; women and self-help groups received assistance.
- What
- Sharma highlighted women’s role in development and outlined government schemes and assistance for women.
- When
- October 3; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Why
- The programme focused on women’s welfare, empowerment and economic contribution to Rajasthan.
- Maternity assistance
- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana assistance was increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,500.
- Maa Voucher scheme
- 5.74 lakh sonography coupons had been issued.
- Education support
- 13.85 lakh bicycles had been distributed to promote girls’ education.
- Scooter schemes
- Around 46,000 scooters had been provided under two named student schemes.
- Lakhpati Didi loans
- Rs 25 crore was distributed to 3,274 women.
- Self-help group loans
- 2,823 self-help groups received loans worth Rs 93 crore.
- Livelihood assistance
- Another 3,300 self-help groups received Rs 25 crore in livelihood promotion assistance.