Maharashtra's Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: Empowering Women with Financial Assistance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana |
| Launched | 2024 |
| Total Financial Assistance | Rs 17,505.90 crore (up to December 2024) |
| Beneficiaries | 2.38 crore women |
| Monthly Disbursement | Rs 1,500 per month |
| Age Group | 21 to 65 years |
| Gender Budget Allocation | Increased from 3.1% (2023-24) to 3.3% (2024-25) |
| Financial Allocation (Gender Initiatives) | Rs 20,391 crore (2023-24) to Rs 21,951 crore (2024-25) |
| Decline in Women-Specific Schemes | |
| Shelter Homes, Hostels, and Protective Homes | Expenditure: Rs 15.31 crore (2023-24) to Rs 9.82 crore (2024-25) Beneficiaries: 6,654 to 4,527 |
| Women's Counselling Centres | Budget: Rs 4.2 crore (previous year) to Rs 1.32 crore (current year) Beneficiaries: 25,734 to 18,322 |
| Manodhairya Scheme | Funding: Rs 48 crore (last year) to Rs 19.48 crore (this year) Beneficiaries: 374 to 422 |
| Pink E-Rickshaw Scheme | Announced: July 2024 Target: 10,000 women (ages 20-40 years) Disbursement: None recorded yet |