Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maharashtra’s Drive to Validate Beneficiaries

Ladki Bahin Yojana provides ₹1,500/month to women aged 21-65 with family income below ₹2.5 lakh.

Cross-verification of beneficiaries is underway to eliminate bogus claims.

Complaints include beneficiaries earning over ₹2.5 lakh, owning multiple vehicles, or having government jobs.

4,500 women have applied to opt out of the scheme voluntarily.

Over 2.43 crore women benefit, costing the state ₹3,700 crore monthly.

Verification involves the transport and income-tax departments for accuracy.

The scheme launched in August 2023, playing a pivotal role in election outcomes.

Review process to ensure aid reaches economically weaker sections.