The Punjab government has claimed to have transferred Rs 1,149 crore to 33 lakh women through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s flagship Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana in 28 days.The scheme was launched on July 1 in Dhuri by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Beneficiaries have stated that the DBT system has ensured transparency, convenience and financial empowerment by transferring the money directly into their bank accounts.Eligible beneficiaries belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category have received Rs 4,500 each in three monthly instalments of Rs 1,500, while beneficiaries from other categories have received Rs 3,000 each in three monthly instalments of Rs 1,000.With more than 70 lakh women enrolled under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, the scheme has emerged as one of the largest women-centric social security initiatives in Punjab.A government communiqué, quoting Sarabjit Kaur (32) from Gurdaspur, said the DBT system has ensured that the financial assistance serves its intended purpose.According to the government statement, another beneficiary, Gagandeep Kaur (35) from Harchowal village, described the scheme as one of the most transparent welfare initiatives she has experienced.Harpal Kaur from Mandi Ahmedgarh said the financial assistance has enabled women to manage their own priorities.Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr Baljit Kaur, said, “The Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana has been launched to provide financial security and dignity to women. We are committed to ensuring that every eligible beneficiary receives assistance in a transparent and timely manner. No eligible woman will be left out.””Axis Bank is proud to partner with the government of Punjab in delivering the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, an initiative that will positively impact millions of women across the state,” said Reynold D’Souza, Group Head – Branch Banking, North & TASC Business, Axis Bank.