The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government launched the Mahatari Shakti Loan Yojana, offering loans of ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 to women beneficiaries of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana with State Rural Bank accounts. Targeting self-employment, the scheme benefits 17.5 lakh women, aiming to economically empower them. Applicants need Aadhaar, address proof, and a village sarpanch recommendation to qualify.