Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly defended the ‘Ladki-Bahin’ scheme, a government initiative offering Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to eligible women in the state. During a speech in Thane, Shinde criticized opposition parties for spreading rumors about the scheme, urging the public to be cautious of such misinformation. He emphasized that the government’s primary focus is on public welfare and assured the scheme’s continuity and effectiveness in benefiting women across Maharashtra.
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- Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde defended the ‘Ladki-Bahin’ scheme, which provides Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to eligible women.
- The scheme was launched as part of the Maharashtra state budget for 2024-25 by then finance minister Ajit Pawar.
- Shinde criticized opposition parties for spreading rumors about the scheme, urging people to be wary of these “stepbrothers.”
- The CM emphasized that the government’s focus is on public welfare, not electoral gains.
- He assured that the scheme would remain operational in the future, with a provision of Rs 45,000 crore allocated for it.
- The first installment of two months’ assistance under the scheme is set to be credited to eligible women’s accounts on August 17.
- Shinde highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring that the benefits of the scheme reach all eligible women.
- He praised the tribal community for their honesty and hard work, noting that the government has introduced various initiatives for their welfare.
- The CM assured that these welfare programs would reach their intended beneficiaries.
- Shinde paid tribute to tribal leaders who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s development.
