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Maharashtra Reduces Ladki Bahin Scheme Stipend for 8 Lakh Women to Rs 500

The adjustment, attributed to overlapping benefits with another welfare program, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and raised questions about governance and fiscal management.

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Overview

  • Approximately 8 lakh women under the Ladki Bahin scheme will now receive Rs 500 per month instead of the originally promised Rs 1,500 due to overlap with the Namo Shetkari Yojana.
  • The government clarified that the reduction ensures beneficiaries do not exceed the Rs 1,500 cap set for total monthly aid under the scheme's guidelines.
  • Opposition leaders, including Sanjay Raut, have criticized the move as a betrayal of voters, accusing the government of fiscal mismanagement and broken promises.
  • State Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare defended the adjustment, stating it complies with prior resolutions and ensures no eligible woman is excluded from receiving benefits.
  • Reports of internal discord within the ruling alliance have surfaced, with allegations of delayed fund releases and tensions between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.