Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana Faces Scrutiny Over Ineligible Beneficiaries
Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare revealed that over 2,200 ineligible government employees were found to be beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana. A thorough verification of applications will now be a regular process to ensure only eligible women receive the aid, safeguarding the integrity of the scheme.
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Maharashtra is facing a controversy with its Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana after a recent revelation by Minister Aditi Tatkare. It was found that 2,289 beneficiaries of the scheme, designed to support women financially, were actually government employees, raising concerns over eligibility adherence.
In her statement on Friday, Tatkare emphasized the importance of regular beneficiary verification to maintain the scheme's integrity. She stated that such ineligible applicants would no longer receive benefits, underscoring the government's commitment to ensuring rightful allocation of resources.
The scheme, which aids women aged 21 to 65 years with a monthly assistance of Rs 1,500, has been cited as a factor in the ruling alliance's electoral success. However, it also poses a significant financial burden on the state's resources as acknowledged by Mahayuti leaders.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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