Jharkhand Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme
The Jharkhand government launched India’s first Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme on March 6, 2024, aiming to mainstream widows and enhance their dignity through financial support. This pioneering initiative, spearheaded by Chief Minister Champai Soren and detailed by Manoj Kumar, Secretary of the Jharkhand Women and Child and Social Welfare Department, offers Rs 2 lakh to widows who choose to remarry, promoting social acceptance and providing a substantial incentive for a fresh start in life.
