As Ajit Pawar has presented the Maharashtra government budget in the state assembly today, check what the major announcements are done by the government for the women.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday announced a financial assistance scheme entailing a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 to eligible women in the age group of 21 to 60 years in the state Budget for 2024-25.

Pawar, who holds the finance portfolio, said in his budget speech in the assembly that the scheme, “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana”, will be implemented from July, four months ahead of the state polls which are due in October.

An annual budgetary allocation of Rs 46,000 crore will be made for the scheme, he said.

Announcing another welfare scheme, the finance minister said an eligible family of five will get three cooking gas cylinders free every year under the ‘Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana’.

Key Announcements For Women In Maharashtra Budget 2024

1. Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar also launched ‘AAi Yojana’ to create 10ooo jobs.
2. 100 special courts will be funded for speedy trials of women’s abuse.
3. 10 thousand women in the state will be given 10 thousand rupees to buy a rickshaw.
4. Shubmangal scheme will be implemented for married girls.
5. Education and examination fees for girls will be waived.
6. 25 lakh women will be given the benefit of Lakhpati Didi