Maiyya Samman Yojana payout before Holi: Jharkhand Finance Minister
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK Ranchi, March 3: Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore has stated that the amount for the Mukhyamantri…
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Ranchi, March 3: Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore has stated that the amount for the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana will be credited to beneficiaries’ accounts before Holi.
He assured that the state government has no shortage of funds. Some technical issues had arisen due to the delivery system and fraudulent accounts, but now there will be no further delays.
When asked about the lack of an LPG cylinder subsidy announcement despite the JMM-Congress election manifesto, Radha Krishna Kishore responded that the state government’s tenure is for five years. He assured that the INDIA alliance would definitely fulfill its electoral promise after the next financial year.
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The Finance Minister said that the Jharkhand government has presented a ₹1,45,400 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, with ₹13,363.35 crore specifically allocated for the Maiya Samman Yojana.
He further said that the Abua Awas Yojana will also be expedited, with an increase in the number of beneficiaries. Over the past 24 years, significant attention has been given to infrastructure, but this time, the government’s focus is on the social sector with ₹62,840 crore allocated for social welfare.
The economic growth rate for 2025-26 is projected at 7.5%, while the fiscal deficit is expected to remain within 2.02%.
