Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme to Continue Amid Eligibility Concerns
Ladki Bahin scheme will continue, says Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis amid eligibility row
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the continuation of the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, which provides financial aid to eligible women. Despite recent controversies regarding beneficiary verification, he assured that around 1.70 crore women are still receiving benefits, while efforts to ensure transparency have led to the identification of ineligible applicants.
- 01The Ladki Bahin scheme offers monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to women aged 21 to 65 years.
- 02Approximately 10 lakh beneficiaries were found to have discrepancies in their applications.
- 03Around 14,000 men incorrectly applied for the scheme, leading to further scrutiny.
- 04Payments to ineligible beneficiaries have been halted, but those who complete the e-KYC process can regain benefits.
- 05The scheme was launched in July 2024 and played a significant role in the BJP-led alliance's electoral success.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reassured the public that the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will continue despite recent controversies regarding beneficiary eligibility. The scheme, which provides ₹1,500 monthly to eligible women aged 21 to 65, currently supports around 1.70 crore women. Following a verification exercise, the government identified irregularities, including 10 lakh beneficiaries with discrepancies and 14,000 men who applied incorrectly. Payments to those deemed ineligible have been suspended, but beneficiaries can regain access upon completing the e-KYC process. Launched in July 2024, the scheme has become a key welfare initiative, contributing to the BJP-led alliance's electoral victory. Opposition parties have criticized the verification process, raising concerns over the loss of benefits for some women, but Fadnavis emphasized that the scheme itself remains intact and will continue to provide support to eligible recipients.
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The verification process aims to ensure that public funds are used appropriately, potentially affecting the financial assistance received by many households in Maharashtra.
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