Aadhaar camps in Ranchi dist today for Maiya beneficiaries

Ranchi: Aadhaar seeding camps will be set up across all 305 panchayats in Ranchi district on Tuesday to facilitate the beneficiaries of Maiya Samman Yojana, district officials said on Monday.

At the camps, which will be run from 10 am to 3 pm, beneficiaries of the scheme will be able to link their Aadhaar numbers with their respective bank accounts for direct benefit transfer. Beneficiaries within the municipal limits will have to complete the process in their banks.

Launched in 2024, the scheme gives out a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500 to women aged between 18-50 years in the state.

Ranchi deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said, "The district administration is committed to ensuring that every beneficiary receives her entitled honorarium directly into her Aadhaar-linked bank account. Camps in all panchayats and arrangements in urban banks have been made accordingly."

Among the 4.69 lakh beneficiaries in the district, more than 3 lakh have already completed the linking process, officials said.

Those who linked their their bank accounts by March this year have received their monthly instalments. "Those who received their three-month honorarium of Rs 7,500 after April 3, must get their Aadhaar seeded. Those who got their payment before April 3 need not, " R S Mishra, assistant director of social security , said.

Urban beneficiaries will have to visit their respective banks to complete the seeding process.

Sangita Kujur from Tatisilwai said, "It's good that camps are happening, but we were informed very late. Many women are confused about documents, and some may miss the chance. The administration should have given more time and proper information."

According to district records, Ranchi district accounts for nearly 4.69 lakh registered beneficiaries under the Maiya Samman Yojana.

The deputy commissioner has instructed all block development officers to ensure smooth functioning of the camps with facilities.