Jwalamukhi, April 9: In a significant step towards empowering economically weaker sections and ensuring a secure future for daughters, financial assistance was distributed to 90 eligible families under the Chief Minister Shagun Scheme in Jwalamukhi Assembly constituency.
The distribution ceremony was held at the PWD Rest House, Jwalamukhi, where local MLA Sanjay Rattan provided financial aid of ₹31,000 per family for marriage purposes. A total amount of ₹27.90 lakh was disbursed during the event.
Extending his best wishes to the beneficiaries and their families, the MLA wished for a happy and prosperous married life for the daughters. He emphasized that the state government remains committed to the welfare of all sections of society and that the CM Shagun Scheme is emerging as a strong support system for economically weaker families.
He also directed concerned officials to ensure that no eligible person is deprived of government welfare schemes and that benefits are delivered in a transparent and time-bound manner.
During the program, Child Development Project Officer Rajendra Kumar elaborated on various aspects of the scheme, stating that its objective is to strengthen social security by providing financial support to needy families.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Civil) Jwalamukhi, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Statistical Assistant Sushil Sharma, Nirmala Thakur, along with other officials, staff members, and dignitaries, were present on the occasion.