Launched by the Rajasthan state government, the Bhamashah Yojana has transformed how social welfare and financial inclusion reach citizens—especially women. By offering direct cash transfers and simplified access to government services, the scheme plays a key role in improving the socio-economic status of households across the state. In this article, we’ll break down the key benefits, eligibility criteria, features, and overall coverage of the Bhamashah Yojana.
Bhamashah Yojana: An overview
Given below is a brief overview of Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana:
Scheme name |
Bhamashah Yojana |
Launched by |
State Government of Rajasthan |
Launched in |
2008 |
Coverage |
Up to Rs. 5 lakh |
Objective of the scheme |
Empowering and integrating women in Rajasthan into the financial system. |
What is the Bhamashah Yojana?
The Bhamashah Yojana, initiated by the Rajasthan government, aims to empower women and enhance their financial inclusion. It serves as the state's maiden stride towards digitalisation, offering women financial autonomy. This scheme ensures the seamless transfer of government benefits to eligible women, fostering transparency and simplicity. Upon opening a bank account, beneficiaries typically receive their Bhamashah Yojana card within 2-3 months. Since its inception in 2008, approximately 50 lakh women have applied for it, resulting in the opening of around 29 lakh accounts for accessing various scheme benefits.
Who is eligible for Bhamashah Yojana
To benefit from the Bhamashah Scheme, the applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan with a valid Jan Aadhaar or Bhamashah card. The scheme primarily targets women as the head of the family to ensure financial empowerment, enabling direct transfer of government benefits into linked bank accounts.