Maharashtra CM Pledges More Financial Aid Under Ladki Bahin Yojana

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced an increase in financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, encouraging support from the public. The scheme currently offers Rs 1,500 monthly to women with annual family income below Rs 2.5 lakh. The CM emphasized the initiative's aim to make women self-reliant, denying it as an election gimmick.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced plans to increase financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana if public support is garnered.

The scheme, which provides Rs 1,500 monthly to women with annual family incomes below Rs 2.5 lakh, has already disbursed Rs 3000 crore to one crore eligible women. Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for the initiative this year.

Shinde launched the scheme in Satara, clarifying that the program aims to empower women and is not an election gimmick. He criticized opposition parties, reinforcing the value of Rs 1,500 for those less privileged.