India, Jan. 7 -- The launch of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (JMMSY) marks a transformative moment in our state's journey toward women's empowerment and rural economic revitalisation. Now in its fifth month, this universal basic income initiative will provide Rs.2,500 to 56 lakh women aged 18-50 every month, representing a bold step in continuing the legacy of Dishom Guru Shibu Sorenji's historic struggle against exploitative moneylending practices.

The significance of this scheme must be understood against the backdrop of Jharkhand's unique socio-economic landscape. For decades, our state has witnessed the devastating impact of predatory moneylenders on rural families, with women bearing the disproportionate burden of debt-...