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MP's Massive Welfare Push: CM Yadav Transfers Rs 160 Crore to 7,227 Families

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched a significant welfare initiative by transferring Rs 160 crore to thousands of beneficiaries. The funds were provided under the Sambal Yojana to support workers and their families in cases of death or disability. This scheme is a crucial support system for the state's unorganised sector workforce, offering financial aid and healthcare benefits. The government emphasized its commitment to standing with workers during difficult times.

Key Points: CM Mohan Yadav Transfers Rs 160 Crore Under Sambal Scheme

  • CM Yadav directly credited aid to bank accounts of over 7,200 beneficiaries in one go
  • Scheme provides up to Rs 4 lakh for accidental death and Rs 2 lakh for natural death
  • All beneficiaries also receive free healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat
  • Minister Patel claimed a backlog was cleared after alleged fund shortages under previous govt
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CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 160 crore to 7,227 beneficiaries under Sambal scheme

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav disburses Rs 160 crore to 7,227 beneficiaries for death, disability, and maternity aid under the Sambal Yojana welfare scheme.

"“The government recognises their contribution and stands firmly with them through the Sambal scheme.” - CM Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, Dec 16

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday transferred Rs 160 crore with a single click to 7, 227 beneficiaries under the Sambal Yojana, providing ex gratia assistance in cases of death and disability. The amount was directly credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under Sambal 2.0.

Addressing the programme from Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the government was committed to ensuring that every eligible affected family or individual receives timely benefits under the scheme.

“Workers play a crucial role in the growth of both the state and the country. When they meet with unfortunate accidents, suffer injuries or lose their lives, it causes immense pain. The government recognises their contribution and stands firmly with them through the Sambal scheme,” Yadav said.

The Sambal Yojana is a major welfare initiative for workers in the unorganised sector in Madhya Pradesh. Since its launch, more than 1.82 lakh workers have been registered under the scheme.

Under its provisions, the state government provides Rs 4 lakh in case of accidental death and Rs 2 lakh in case of natural death. An ex gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh is given for permanent disability, while Rs 1 lakh is provided for partial permanent disability. The scheme also offers Rs 5,000 towards funeral expenses and Rs 16,000 as maternity assistance for women.

All Sambal beneficiaries are also covered under the Ayushman Bharat-Niramay Yojana, enabling them to avail free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per year. In addition, beneficiaries receive a ration eligibility slip, allowing access to subsidised food grains under both central and state government schemes.

Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Patel, who joined the programme virtually, shared details about the scheme and expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister. He said that a total of Rs 7,383 crore has been transferred in the previous six instalments since the Sambal scheme was introduced in 2018 during the Congress government led by former Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

However, Patel alleged that adequate funds were not allocated during the Congress tenure, leading to a large backlog. “There was a significant backlog due to insufficient fund allocation earlier. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has now cleared that backlog, and I thank him for taking this step,” he said.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While the scheme is excellent, I hope the government also focuses on preventing these accidents in the first place. Better safety regulations at construction sites and factories are needed. Welfare is good, but prevention is better.
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Vikram M
Rs 160 crore for 7227 beneficiaries? That's an average of over 2 lakh per person. This is a massive support for families who have lost their sole breadwinner. Jai Hind. The coverage under Ayushman Bharat is a huge plus.
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Prahlad D
It's good to see work being done, but the article mentions a backlog from the previous government. This political blame game never ends. Just ensure the schemes run efficiently, no matter who is in power. The beneficiary doesn't care about the party symbol.
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Ananya R
The maternity assistance of Rs 16,000 is a thoughtful inclusion. Supporting women workers during pregnancy is crucial for their health and the child's. More states should have such comprehensive schemes for the unorganised sector.
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Karthik V
Transparency is key. Hope the list of beneficiaries is publicly available for scrutiny. When such large sums are transferred, we must ensure it's not misused. Overall, a praiseworthy step by the MP government.

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