Thu, December 5, 2024

Maharashtra government will fulfil pre-poll promise of hiking Ladki Bahin stipend to Rs 2,100: Fadnavis

Addressing his maiden press conference after taking over as CM in the evening, he said he will provide a stable government over the next five years and the state under his leadership will see politics of change and not revenge.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on June 26, 2024, that the state government will increase the monthly stipend under the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100, fulfilling a pre-election promise. This decision aims to support women's financial independence and will be implemented once the necessary funds are allocated in the upcoming state budget. The scheme, which was initially launched to provide financial assistance to women, has been a significant part of the Mahayuti government's agenda to empower women economically.

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