Which State Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Bihar
Answer: A
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Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana
The Jharkhand state has become the first in the country to launch the ‘Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana’ (Widow Remarriage Incentive 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 Jharkhand government.
The scheme was launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on March 6, 2024.
To be eligible for the scheme, the beneficiary must meet certain criteria:
- The woman should be of marriageable age
- The death certificate of the late husband must be provided with the application
- 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