Irregularities Threaten Continuation of Maharashtra’s Shiv Bhojan Scheme
Maharashtra's Shiv Bhojan scheme, designed to provide discounted meals to the needy, faces potential shutdown due to irregularities. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal expressed concerns that some centers aren't providing the required number of meals. Efforts are ongoing to rectify the situation to avoid discontinuation.
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Maharashtra's Shiv Bhojan scheme, a program established to provide affordable meals to the underprivileged, is under scrutiny for reported irregularities. Chhagan Bhujbal, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, raised concerns about food centers failing to deliver the mandated number of meals.
Implemented by the previous Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government and continued by Mahayuti, the Shiv Bhojan scheme serves two lakh individuals daily. Bhujbal emphasized the need to correct these issues, warning that the program might be scrapped if problems persist.
This issue emerges as the state grapples with similar challenges in its Ladki Bahin scheme, affecting approximately 26.34 lakh ineligible individuals. Actions are being undertaken to verify beneficiaries and ensure the proper allocation of resources.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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