The Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme launched by the Maharashtra government for the purpose of empowerment of women remains a major support for millions of women. Under this scheme, women of the state are given Rs 1500 every month as financial assistance. However, recently the government has made a big change in the rules of this scheme, which has reduced the assistance amount for many women. Let us know in detail which women will now get only 500 rupees and who will continue to get the entire 1500 rupees as before.
Which women will get only 500 rupees now?
The Maharashtra government has recently taken a big decision that some women taking advantage under the Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme will now get only 500 rupees instead of Rs 1500. The government has made this change for women who are already taking advantage under any other government scheme, such as Namo Shetkari Scheme.
Under the Namo Shetkari scheme, monthly assistance of Rs 1000 is given to farmers and their families. If a woman is taking advantage of this scheme, then she will now get only 500 rupees under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme, so that the total assistance amount does not exceed Rs 1500. The aim of the government is to ensure uniform assistance so that the same person does not get additional benefits from many schemes.
How many women will get less benefits now?
According to the government report, about 8 lakh women will be affected by this decision, who will now get only 500 rupees every month. Earlier these women also used to get Rs 1500 like other beneficiaries, but now this amount has been reduced due to the revised rules.
Which women will continue to get the full 1500 rupees?
Those women who are neither taking any financial benefits from the Namo Shetkari scheme nor any other state or central government scheme, will continue to get Rs 1500 every month under the Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme as before. That is, no changes have been made for women who are dependent on only the Majhi Ladki sister scheme.
Reduction in number after review of eligibility
After coming to power again, the government got a thorough review of the eligibility of the beneficiaries of the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. As of October 2024, about 2.60 crore women were eligible for profit under this scheme. But after a fresh investigation of eligibility, the names of many women were removed from the scheme, and now only 2.42 crore women are taking advantage of this scheme.
What does the government say?
Government officials say the main objective of this change is to ensure transparency and equitable distribution. This will not put additional burden on the financial system of the state and will provide help to more and more needy women. According to officials, for women who were taking advantage of both schemes, there will be no significant change in the amount in total, but only the method of distribution has changed slightly.
Why is this scheme important for women?
Through the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, the state government is trying to empower women financially. The scheme has proved to be a boon especially for women who come from the economically weaker section and require regular income every month. With this aid amount, women are able to meet their basic needs and move towards becoming self -sufficient.
conclusion
This change made in the Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme will face a cut in financial assistance to some women, but the government says it aims to ensure proper and equitable distribution of resources. If you are also benefiting from this scheme, keep an eye on the amount coming to your account and if you see any change, contact the concerned department.
