Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana
Source: Yojanasite
GS II: Government Scheme
Overview
- News in Brief
- About the scheme
Why in the News?
In the recent Maharashtra election, the scheme was at the centre part of the campaign.
News in Brief
- Women moved to the centre stage of the Maharashtra Assembly elections with the ruling Mahayuti trying to woo them with direct benefit transfer schemes.
- Mahayuti had already implemented the much-discussed Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana (Chief Minister Beloved Sisters Scheme).
About Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana
- The scheme was launched in Maharashtra.
- It was launched as a part of budget 2024-25.
- The scheme aimed to provide financial assistance and empowerment to women in the state.
- The fund will be transferred as a direct benefits transfer through the bank account within a few weeks of their applications being approved.
What are the benefits of the scheme?
- Women who are eligible under the scheme will receive 1500 rupees every month.
- Annually three LPG cylinders will be provided.
- Economically weaker section girls and other backward classes girls will receive fee waivers for college higher education admissions.
Eligibility criteria
- Women between the ages of 18 to 60 years.
- They are the resident of Maharashtra.
- The annual income of a family should be less than 2.5 Lakh.
- None of the family members should pay income tax.
- No family member should be a government employee.
- She must not receive any other financial assistance from government for the same purpose.
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