The term "married woman" includes not only a woman who is currently married but also widows and divorcees. All these categories of women are eligible for the scheme, provided their gross income does not exceed Rs. 3,00,000 per annum.

The term "gross income" refers to all income received by the beneficiary, such as salary, remuneration, earnings from profession, agriculture, business, or any other source of income. It includes all income before considering any statutory, essential, or other deductions that are required to be made from the gross income.

Yes, widows and divorcees are subject to the same income limit of Rs. 3,00,000 per annum for eligibility under the scheme. As long as their gross income does not exceed this limit, they are eligible to avail the benefits.

"Gross income" includes various sources of earnings such as salary from employment, remuneration from work, income generated from professions, earnings from agriculture or business activities, and any other income received from various sources.

While calculating the gross income, no deductions for statutory, essential, or any other purposes are taken into account. The income considered is the total income before any deductions are made.

If the beneficiary fails to submit the required Life Certificate and Income Certificate, the monthly financial assistance will be stopped immediately. However, upon receipt of the necessary certificates and meeting other conditions, the assistance will be resumed from the next month.

If the beneficiary does not withdraw the financial assistance for a continuous period of 6 months or more, the accumulated amount will be reversed and issued in the form of a Demand Draft in favor of the Director, Directorate of Women & Child Development by the concerned bank.

If any beneficiary avails benefits under the scheme by providing wrong or false information, legal action will be initiated against them, and they will be disqualified from receiving benefits under any other government schemes.

A4: To handle any difficulties in implementing the scheme, a four-member committee has been constituted. The committee includes the Secretary (Women and Child Development) as Chairperson, a Social Worker appointed by the Government as Member, an Additional/Joint Secretary (Finance) as Member, and the Director of Women and Child Development as Member Secretary. The committee's decisions are final and binding on all concerned.

The financial assistance of Rs. 1500/- is directly paid into the savings bank account of the eligible beneficiary through ABPS/ACH/NEFT every month.

Yes, the term 'married woman' in the scheme includes widows and divorcees as well. As long as their gross income does not exceed Rs. 3,00,000/- per annum, they are eligible for the financial assistance.

The financial assistance is paid every month directly into the savings bank account of the eligible beneficiary through ABPS (Aadhar Bridge Payment System)/ACH (Automated Credit House)/NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfer) subject to other conditions.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly disbursement of Rs. 1500/- (Rupees one thousand five hundred only).