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Key Points

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Annapurna Yojana offers 3,000 rupees per month via direct bank transfers.

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Over 15.8 million eligible women have been covered so far.

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Annapurna Day on September 17 marks the annual celebration of the program.

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Additional measures include a commission to investigate crimes against women and policies to stop child marriage.

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Summary

More than 15.8 million women have received the payment, and September 17 has been designated as Annapurna Day to celebrate the scheme’s impact.

The state also announced initiatives to prevent child marriage, address teenage pregnancy, and provide housing for women under a separate housing program.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
eligible
meeting the requirements to receive a benefit
beneficiaries
individuals who receive the benefit
scheme
organized government program
direct bank transfers
sending money straight into a person's bank account
commission
a group set up to investigate specific issues
atrocities
serious crimes or violent acts
teenage
the age period from 13 to 19 years old
pregnancy
the condition of carrying a developing baby inside the womb
housing program
government plan to provide homes
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