What Is the Purpose of the Ladki Bahan Yojana?

Overview

• Launch Date: August 2024
• Monthly Financial Assistance: ₹1,500
• Budget Allocation: ₹46,000 crore
• Objective: To improve women's health, nutrition, and economic empowerment through direct benefit transfers (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria

• Women aged 21 to 65 years.
• Families with an annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh.
• Must be residents of Maharashtra with bank accounts linked to Aadhaar.
• Includes married, widowed, divorced, abandoned, or destitute women. One unmarried woman per family is also eligible.

Exclusions

• Families with income taxpayers.
• Families with a permanent government job or pension.
• Families receiving similar financial support from other schemes.
• Families with a member holding a significant government position.
• Families owning a four-wheeler (excluding tractors).

Application Process

Eligible women can apply online through the government portal by submitting the required documents.

Political Context

The scheme has become a focal point in Maharashtra's political landscape, with various parties debating its financial feasibility and impact on upcoming elections.

This scheme aims to empower women and enhance their roles within families and communities.