On July 26, 2023, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana in the Singrauli district. The scheme aims to provide the beneficiaries with various essential items including slippers, shoes, sarees and water bottles. The primary beneficiaries of this initiative are the families of tendu leaf collectors in Madhya Pradesh.
Objective
Many residents in some areas of Madhya Pradesh collect tendu leaves to make bidis (traditional Indian cigarettes), an important income source for them. Due to their economic challenges, these collectors often walk barefoot in the forests, causing injuries from thorns, blisters and sometimes poisonous insect bites, which require medical treatment. The Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana seeks to mitigate these problems by providing essential items to protect and support tendu leaf collectors, making their lives easier and safer.
Items provided under the Scheme
For Men:
- Shoes
- Water bottles
For Women:
- Saris
- Sandals
- Umbrellas (or Rs 200 as an option)
Price of items provided
- Water bottle: Rs 285
- Umbrella: Rs 200 (amount to be deposited in bank account)
- Shoes for men: Rs 291
- Sandals for women: Rs 195
- Saris for women: Rs 402
Benefits and Features
- Inauguration: The scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on July 26.
- Beneficiaries: Both male and female tendu leaf collectors will benefit from the scheme.
- Items provided: Beneficiaries are given shoes, sandals, saris and water bottles annually.
- Financial assistance for umbrellas: Women will get Rs 200 directly in their bank accounts to buy umbrellas.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Financial assistance for umbrellas will be transferred directly to bank accounts linked to Aadhaar cards.
- Financial Assistance: This scheme helps in the economic well-being of tendu leaf collectors by providing essential commodities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residence: Must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Age: Minimum age 18 years.
- Occupation: Must be a tendu leaf collector.
- Bank Account: Must have a bank account linked to Aadhaar.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Residence Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Age Certificate
- Proof of being a tendu leaf collector
- Mobile Number
- Bank Account Details
- Passport Size Photo
Application Process
At present, the government has only announced the launch of the scheme. The application process will be informed once the scheme is officially implemented. Updates will be provided to potential beneficiaries to give them information on how to apply and avail of the benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana?
Ans: The Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana provides essential items such as shoes, slippers, sarees, water bottles and umbrellas to tendu leaf collectors to make their lives easier and safer.
Q: When and by whom was the Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana launched?
Ans: The scheme was launched on July 26, 2023, by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Singrauli district.
Q: Who are the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana?
Ans: The scheme benefits the families of tendu leaf collectors in Madhya Pradesh, which includes both men and women.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided to purchase umbrellas under the Mukhyamantri Charan Paduka Yojana?
Ans: Female beneficiaries will get Rs 200 directly in their bank accounts to purchase umbrellas.
Also Read:
- Madhya Pradesh Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana: Complete Info
- Madhya Pradesh Mukhyamantri Mazdoor Suraksha Yojana
