Starting in July, women in Maharashtra will receive Rs 1,500 per month directly in their bank accounts under the new ‘Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme. Announced by Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, this initiative aims to provide financial assistance to women aged 21 to 60 years.
Scheme Overview
- Financial Benefit: Rs 1,500 per month deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
- Start Date: July 2024.
- Target Group: Women aged 21 to 60 years.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ‘Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Annual Family Income: Not exceeding Rs 2,50,000.
- Residency: Must be a resident of Maharashtra.
- Eligible Women: Includes married, widowed, divorced, abandoned, and destitute women.
Exclusions:
- Women from families with income taxpayers.
- Women employed or receiving a pension from government departments.
- Women receiving over Rs 1,500 from other government financial schemes.
- Women from families owning more than five acres of agricultural land or four-wheelers (excluding tractors).
- Families with a sitting or former MP/MLA.
Application Process
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar Card.
- Maharashtra Domicile/Birth Certificate.
- Income Certificate.
- Bank Account Passbook (first page).
- Passport size photograph.
- Ration Card.
- Undertaking for scheme compliance.
Submission:
- Applications can be filled out online through the portal/mobile app/Setu Suvidha Kendra.
- Verified by Anganwadi workers, Supervisors, Gram Panchayat, or Ward Officers.
- Submitted to the competent authority for approval.
Payment:
Eligible women will receive the amount directly in their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts every month, ensuring seamless and efficient disbursement.
This scheme, set to commence in July 2024, is part of Maharashtra’s broader effort to empower women by providing them with financial stability and support. By meeting the eligibility criteria and following the straightforward application process, women across the state can benefit from this initiative.
