Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana Continues Uninterrupted

The Maharashtra government confirmed that no other scheme will be halted due to the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana. In a recent cabinet meeting, it was clarified that financial aid for the families of farmers who died by suicide will continue. So far, Rs 4,887 crore have been credited to the accounts of 1.59 crore women, and the scheme aims to benefit 2.5 crore women by paying them Rs 1,500 monthly.

The Maharashtra government assured on Thursday that the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana will not disrupt any other financial assistance schemes.

In a statement issued post-cabinet meeting, the Eknath Shinde government refuted rumors about halting aid for families of farmers who died by suicide. The government clarified that the distribution of funds will continue uninterrupted.

Launched ahead of assembly elections, the Ladki Bahin scheme has credited Rs 4,887 crore to the bank accounts of 1.59 crore women and aims to reach 2.5 crore women by its September 30 enrollment deadline.

(With inputs from agencies.)