Q. Recently, which state has launched the State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme?
Answer:
Jharkhand
Notes: Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren introduced the State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme, offering Rs 2 lakh to widows upon remarriage. Aimed at empowering widows, the initiative encourages remarriage within a year. Applicants need a marriage registration certificate, and upon approval, receive the financial support to facilitate their integration into society. Notably, the Jharkhand government allocated a budget of Rs 1.28 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.