Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has officially launched the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana, transferring ₹2.76 crore directly into the bank accounts of 488 single women beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to support local entrepreneurship. Under this initiative, 212 new beneficiaries received their first installment totaling ₹1.55 crore, while 276 women covered in the first phase received their second installment worth ₹1.20 crore.Empowering Vulnerable Women Through Financial IndependenceThe Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana (Chief Minister's Single Women Self-Employment Scheme) was designed to provide sustainable livelihood options to vulnerable and marginalized single women across Uttarakhand. The program specifically covers widowed, divorced, destitute, and abandoned women, as well as acid attack survivors, victims of crime, and transgender individuals.Key Scheme Features:Project Support: Financial assistance for micro-enterprise projects valued up to ₹2 lakh.High Subsidy Rate: The state government provides a 75% grant subsidy (up to ₹1.5 lakh) per project, requiring only a 25% contribution from the beneficiary.Phased DBT Disbursements: Funds are transferred directly to verified bank accounts in installments to ensure transparency and proper project execution.Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 Disbursement BreakdownMetricPhase 1 (Launched Feb 2026)Phase 2 (July 2026 Launch)Total Beneficiaries484 women488 women (212 new + 276 ongoing)Total Funds Transferred₹3.45 Crore₹2.76 CroreNew Grant Installment₹3.45 Crore (1st Installment)₹1.55 Crore (1st Installment)Second Installment ReleaseN/A₹1.20 Crore (2nd Installment)Driving Economic Self-Reliance Across Hill DistrictsSpeaking at the launch event at the Chief Minister's Camp Office in Dehradun, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized that the government's core goal is ensuring dignity, security, and financial autonomy for women. He noted that over 2.65 lakh women in the state have already achieved "Lakhpati Didi" status through various state initiatives, including self-help group programs and livelihood missions.Women Empowerment and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya highlighted that the scheme provides single women with the necessary capital, training, and market linkages to run successful micro-enterprises right in their home districts, reducing forced migration from rural and hilly areas.This video coverage details the initial rollout and policy framework of Uttarakhand's single women self-employment scheme, providing context on how project subsidies and beneficiary criteria are structured.Also Read :- How Aadhaar, Digital Payments and Account Aggregators Are Transforming India's Lending Ecosystem
