Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
Context:
Recently, ₹17,500 crore was disbursed to 2.38 crore women till December 2024, under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)
What is Ladki Bahin Yojana?
- It is a welfare program launched by the Maharashtra government in 2024 to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women between the age group of 21 to 65.
- It provides Rs 1,500 per month for eligible women through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- The program aims to enhance their development through rehabilitation, economic development, and also focusing on their empowerment.
- Eligibility:
- The applicants should be between the age groups of 21 and 65 years old.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- The combined annual income of the applicant’s family must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- None of the family members of the applicant should be an income taxpayer.
Prelims Question:
Consider the following statements:
- Under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, ₹1,500 per month is transferred to women between the age group of 21 to 65 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- The initiative aims to support their financial independence and economic growth alongside empowering them.
- It is launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Ans: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched by the Maharashtra government.
- The initiative is applicable only to women who are permanent residents of Maharashtra.
