Ladki Bahin Yojana : Maharashtra Govt
The Maharashtra government disbursed ₹17,500 crore to 2.38 crore women under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana till December 2024, stated the Economic Survey tabled in the State Assembly.
- The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, commonly referred to as the Ladki Bahin Yojana, is a key welfare program introduced by the Maharashtra Government in 2024.
- It aims to provide financial support to economically disadvantaged women aged 21 to 65, promoting their rehabilitation, economic development, and empowerment.
- To qualify for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- Age Limit: The applicant should be between 21 and 65 years old.
- The combined annual income of the applicant’s family must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Income Tax: No family member should be an income taxpayer.
- Under this scheme, eligible women will receive Rs 1,500 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
