In poll-bound Punjab, the women quietly reshaping state politics
As the Punjab assembly elections approach, women are quietly making their mark in the state's political landscape. Salamati Chauhan, a 44-year-old elected panch from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is leading the charge in her village of Machhli Kalan. Chauhan, who is also the lead Mahila Sarkar Sakhi, has been instrumental in registering women for the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, a direct cash transfer scheme for women.
Under the scheme, every eligible woman receives Rs 1,000 a month, and Dalit women receive Rs 1,500. Through her efforts, 97% of women in Punjab are now covered by the program. Punjab's political landscape is evolving, with women playing a pivotal role in shaping the state's future.
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