Maharashtra government schemes for women 2024, Majhi Ladli Behen

Considering women’s economic and health conditions in the state, the Maharashtra government has proposed the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna. This scheme aims to improve women’s health and nutrition to enhance their economic independence and strengthen their pivotal role within families.

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Objective of the Majhi Ladli Behen Scheme

Now that we have a basic understanding of the scheme we should also understand about the objectives of Majhi Ladli Behen Scheme in detail as it will help us understand the governments vision more clearly

• To provide adequate facilities to women and girls in the state, promoting employment.
• Economic and social rehabilitation of women,
• To make women self-reliant and confident.
• To encourage the empowerment of women and girls in the state.
• To improve the health and nutritional status of women and their dependent children.

Maharashtra Govt. Schemes, Majhi Laadli Behen Yojna

The objectives have been discussed above , what government plans with the objectives mentioned above can be find below

• During the eligibility period, each eligible woman will receive a monthly amount of ₹1,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their linked bank accounts. If they receive less than ₹1,500 through other central/state government schemes, the difference will be provided under this scheme, to make women self-reliant and confident.Beneficiaries:
• Married, widowed, divorced, separated, and destitute women in Maharashtra between the ages of 21 to 60.
• Women born outside Maharashtra but married to men domiciled in Maharashtra State present their husband’s birth certificate or school leaving certificate.

Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna Eligibility Criteria

Please read the below mentioned points to know about the eligibility criteria for Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna 

• Women must be residents of Maharashtra.
• They should be married, widowed, divorced, separated, or destitute.
• They should be between the ages of 21 and 60.
• They must have a bank account.
• The family income should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh per annum.

Who will not be eligible for Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna

Not everyone is eligible for the Scheme, please check if you fall under these categories, you won’t be eligible for the Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna

• Families with an annual income exceeding ₹2.50 lakh.
• Families where a member is an income taxpayer.
• Families with permanent government employees or contractors in government undertakings.
• Families where a member is an MLA/MP or holds a significant government position.
• Families owning more than five acres of land.
• Families owning four-wheeler vehicles (except tractors).

Documents Required for Majhi ladldi Behen Scheme

Here we have provided you the list of important documents for the Majhi Ladli Behen Scheme, please note that you should have all these documents for the eligibility

• Online application form.
• Aadhaar card.
• Domicile certificate or birth certificate from Maharashtra.
• Family income certificate.
• Bank account passbook copy.
• Passport-size photo.
• Ration card.
• Declaration of adherence to scheme terms and conditions.

Implementation of Majhi Laadli Behen Yojna

Here we have discussed about the implementation of Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna, the roadmap, the control authority and the nodal positions for overseeing the implementation of the scheme

• Applications will be verified and approved by local authorities, including Anganwadi workers and officials from Gram Panchayat or Setu Seva Kendras.
• Final approval will be given by district-level authorities.
• Control Officer: The Commissioner of Women and Child Development, Maharashtra, Pune, will oversee the scheme.
• Applications will be accepted online or through mobile apps/Setu Seva Kendras.
• A temporary list of beneficiaries will be published for public review.
• Complaints or objections will be addressed within a specified period.
• A final list of beneficiaries will be published and displayed at various levels
• The Women and Child Development Commissioner, Pune, will be responsible for setting up the web portal and mobile application.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation will be conducted by state and district-level committees.

Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna Schedule:

As recently the last date for Majhi Ladli Behen Yojna has been extended to 31st August 2024, it is important for you to learn about the timeline and the schedule, we have mentioned for your reference

• Applications start: July 1, 2024
• Application end date: earlier July 15 2024 but extended to 31st August 2024
• Temporary list publication: To be notified
• Complaint resolution: To be notifed
• Final list publication: To be notified
• E-KYC completion: To be notified
• Monthly transfers: By the 15th of each month

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