There was no announcement in the state budget regarding the much-awaited hike in the Ladki Bahin scheme. This was the first budget of the government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It was presented by Ajit Pawar on Monday, March 10.
The Mahayuti government had launched the Ladki Bahin Yojana in July 2024. Under the scheme, eligible women are given INR 1,500 per month. In its election manifesto before the state assembly elections, the Mahayuti had promised to increase this amount to INR 2,100.
When asked about increasing the remuneration, Fadnavis said that the government is working on it and the state should maintain fiscal balance while fulfilling its commitments. While presenting the 11th Budget, Ajit Pawar allocated INR 36,000 crore for the Ladli Ladki Bahin Yojana for 2025-26, which is less than the estimated allocation of INR 46,000 crore last year.
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While presenting the budget on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that under the “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bhain” scheme, financial benefits are being provided to about 2 crore 53 lakh beneficiary women from July 2024. Ladki Bhain Yojana has been spent on this so far, INR 33,232 crore.
The amount of this scheme is being increased to INR 36000 crore in the financial year 2025-26. On July 6 last year, the Mahayuti government launched the “Ladki Bahin” scheme.
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