The Maharashtra state government has approved Rs 344.74 crore for the disbursal of the May instalment under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. This decision comes amid growing concerns among beneficiaries after nearly 80 lakh names were removed during a recent verification drive.
Disbursal Schedule Not Officially Announced
BJP MLA Monica Rajale posted on social media that beneficiaries are likely to receive the payment between June 12 and June 15. However, senior state government sources clarified that no official announcement regarding the disbursal schedule has been made. "No such announcement has been made by the government," a source said.
Government Resolution Details
A government resolution issued by the social justice department on June 10 approved the transfer of Rs 344.74 crore to the women and child development department for the implementation of the scheme. The amount is part of the state's budgetary allocation for the Ladki Bahin scheme and is specifically meant for the May payout.
Impact of Verification Drive
The development comes as many beneficiaries await clarity on the May instalment after a large-scale scrutiny exercise led to a sharp reduction in the scheme's beneficiary base. The state recently conducted an e-KYC and eligibility verification drive, following which the number of beneficiaries reportedly fell by around 80 lakh. Officials attributed the decline to incomplete e-KYC procedures and other eligibility-related issues.
About the Scheme
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched by the Mahayuti government in 2024 and provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 to eligible women. One of the key eligibility criteria is that the annual family income of beneficiaries should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
The scheme is widely believed to have contributed to the Mahayuti's electoral success in Maharashtra. During the Assembly election campaign, alliance leaders promised to increase the monthly benefit to Rs 2,100 if voted back to power. However, the proposed enhancement has not yet been implemented.
