Ladki Bahin Yojana: The Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a key initiative by the Maharashtra state government, gained significant attention during the recent state Assembly elections due to its transformative effects.
With the Mahayuti alliance’s victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, many beneficiaries are now eagerly awaiting the disbursement of the next installment of the scheme, which is expected in December. This scheme has been seen as a crucial step in supporting women in the state, and its continuation is highly anticipated by those who benefit from it.
मुख्यमंत्री माझी लाडकी बहीण योजना सुरूच राहणार !!
मुख्यमंत्री माझी लाडकी बहीण योजनेची अंमलबजावणी जुलै 2024 पासून सुरू झाली आहे. या योजनेअंतर्गत महाराष्ट्रातील पात्र भगिनींना दरमहा 1,500 रुपये थेट त्यांच्या आधार लिंक केलेल्या बँक खात्यात जमा केले आहेत. शासनाने जुलै, ऑगस्ट, आणि…
— Aditi S Tatkare (@iAditiTatkare) October 19, 2024
The Ladki Bahin Yojana, launched in July 2024, provides a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500 to women between the ages of 18 and 65 who are experiencing financial difficulties. In a special move, the government had already released the funds for October and November ahead of time in October.
Last month, Aditi S Tatkare, the Minister for Women and Child Development in Maharashtra, shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) saying that the government is committed to supporting women through this initiative.
“Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana Will Continue !! The implementation of Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has started from July 2024. Under this scheme, eligible sisters in Maharashtra have received Rs 1,500 per month directly deposited into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The government has already deposited the benefits for the months of July, August and September 2024 in the accounts of the eligible sisters. Also between 4th and 6th October 2024, the benefits for the months of October and November have been given to 2 crore 34 lakh eligible sisters in the state. All the eligible sisters will be given the benefit of December in the month of December and it is a humble request that mothers and sisters in Maharashtra should not fall victim to any wrong information about this scheme!”
When will the beneficiaries get their December 2024 installment?
The government has not yet announced the date for the next installment of the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Mahayuti alliance has also not revealed the name of its next Chief Minister.
According to various news reports, the swearing-in ceremony may take place on December 2, 2024. After that, beneficiaries of the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana can expect updates regarding the December 2024 installment.
Impact of Ladki Bahin initiative
The Ladki Bahin initiative played a significant role in engaging women voters, contributing to a decrease in the gender gap in voter turnout, from 3.51% in 2019 to 1.62% in 2024.
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Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde credited the initiative for boosting the alliance’s vote share, emphasizing its success over opposition promises. Similarly, Sharad Pawar acknowledged the initiative’s effectiveness in mobilizing a large number of female voters, underscoring its impact on the election results.
Who is eligible?
- Must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra state.
- Must be a female aged between 21 to 65 years.
- All married, unmarried, abandoned, divorced, and destitute women are eligible.
- Should have a bank account in their name in any bank.
- The family income of the applicant must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
Necessary Documents for Registration
- Aadhaar Card
- Identity Card or Certificate
- Bank Account
- Caste Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- Age Proof
- Ration Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Income Proof (Not required for Yellow and orange ration card holders)
- Domicile Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Voter ID
How to apply online for Ladki Behan scheme?
To apply online for the Ladki Behan scheme, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Ladki Behen Maharashtra portal.
- On the home page, locate the Mazhi Ladki Behen scheme and the Applicant Login section.
- Click on Create Account.
- Complete the registration form with your personal details, such as your name, password, and address.
- Double-check all the entered information for accuracy.
- After reviewing, click on the Sign-Up option to complete your registration.
Once registered, you can proceed with further steps to apply for the scheme.
