Latur Pushes for 'Mazi Ladki Bahin' Scheme Awareness

The Latur district administration has received over 81,000 applications for the Maharashtra government's 'Mazi Ladki Bahin' scheme, which offers a monthly stipend to eligible women. Efforts are underway to boost awareness and streamline registrations, involving local workers and self-help groups to reach rural and urban areas.

The Latur district administration has reported receiving 81,225 applications under Maharashtra's 'Mazi Ladki Bahin' scheme, which provides a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 to eligible women, officials revealed on Tuesday.

Out of the total applications, 35,266 have already been submitted online, while the online registration process is ongoing for 45,959 more applications. To increase awareness about the changes in eligibility criteria for the scheme, District Collector Varsha Thakur-Ghuge has directed officials to launch comprehensive campaigns in both rural and urban areas.

Local Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, Gram Sevaks, ration shopkeepers, Talathis, agricultural assistants, and motivators from women's self-help groups are being engaged to facilitate the application process and ensure that more eligible women can benefit from the scheme.

(With inputs from agencies.)