Ladki Bahin Yojana

According to the Economic Survey presented in the State Assembly, the Maharashtra government disbursed ₹17,500 crore to 2.38 crore women under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana by December 2024.

• About Ladki Bahin Yojana: Introduced by the Maharashtra government in 2024.
• Objective: Provides financial assistance to economically weaker women for rehabilitation, economic development, and empowerment.
• Eligibility: Must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
• Age limit: 21 to 65 years.
• Family income: Should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh annually.
• Income tax criteria: No family member should be an income taxpayer.
• Benefits: Eligible women receive ₹1,500 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Disbursement: By December 2024, ₹17,500 crore was distributed to 2.38 crore women, as per the Maharashtra Economic Survey.