Maharashtra Expands Financial Assistance for Women Under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the extension of the age limit for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana to 65 years. Additionally, the condition regarding families owning government land has been removed. The scheme provides Rs 1,500 monthly to married, divorced, and destitute women in the 21-60 age group.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Tuesday that the age limit for the state's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a financial assistance scheme for women, has been extended to 65 years.

During a legislative assembly session, Shinde mentioned that the requirement for women whose families own government land has been removed. Initially aimed at married, divorced, and destitute women in the 21-60 age group, the scheme will now support those up to the age of 65, offering monthly financial aid of Rs 1,500.

Shinde also addressed allegations from the opposition about allegedly spreading false narratives against the government, stressing transparency and urging women not to pay bribes for registration under the scheme. He assured that officials demanding bribes would face suspension.

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