Maharashtra govt formally launches ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme; CM seeks women’s support

Maharashtra govt formally launches ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme; CM seeks women’s support

The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Saturday formally launched the ambitious “Majhi Ladki Bahin” scheme for eligible women, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hinting at doubling the monthly stipend from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 if the alliance is voted to power in elections. More than 1 crore women are expected to benefit from this … Read more

Ladki Bahin scheme: Will take back ‘Ladki Bahin’ funds from your accounts if you don’t vote for me: Maha MLA Ravi Rana tells women

Ladki Bahin scheme: Will take back ‘Ladki Bahin’ funds from your accounts if you don’t vote for me: Maha MLA Ravi Rana tells women

Independent MLA Ravi Rana, who represents the Badnera assembly constituency in Maharashtra’s Amravati district, has said he would take back the funds distributed to women under the ‘Ladki Bahin’ financial assistance scheme if they don’t vote for him in the upcoming state polls. Rana, an ally of the Mahayuti government, made this comment during a … Read more

Maharashtra’s WCD Minister Denies Resistance to ‘Ladki Bahin’ Scheme, Cracks in Mahayuti

Maharashtra’s WCD Minister Denies Resistance to ‘Ladki Bahin’ Scheme, Cracks in Mahayuti

Aditi Tatkare said the initiative was launched keeping in mind the perspective of women’s empowerment. (X/@iAditiTatkare) Several news reports had claimed that the scheme, which will provide financial help of Rs 1,500 to eligible women in the state, is facing opposition from the finance department Maharashtra’s women and child development minister Aditi Tatkare has dismissed … Read more