Maharashtra Budget: Women To ₹1,500 A Month Allowance; 3 Free Cylinders For Family Of 5

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.

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PTI Updated: Friday, June 28, 2024, 05:16 PM IST
Maharashtra Budget: Women To ₹1,500 A Month Allowance; 3 Free Cylinders For Family Of 5

Kunal Patil

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.

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Published on: Friday, June 28, 2024, 05:16 PM IST

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