Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare on Saturday mentioned the method of scrutinising beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is underway with the assistance of the transport and income-tax departments.
Speaking to reporters right here, the state ladies and youngster growth minister mentioned 4,500 ladies have filed functions to decide out of the scheme.
Below the Mukyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, launched by the earlier Eknath Shinde-led authorities in August final 12 months, ladies from economically weaker sections whose household’s annual earnings is beneath Rs 2.5 lakh are offered month-to-month allowance of Rs 1,500.
The minister mentioned the cross-verification is being finished primarily based on complaints about bogus beneficiaries of the scheme.
Tatkare mentioned, “There have been complaints concerning the annual earnings of some beneficiaries being above Rs 2.5 lakh, some proudly owning multiple private automobile, employed in authorities jobs, and shifting to different states after marriage.” She mentioned the cross-verification is an ongoing course of and can proceed.
The minister mentioned as many as 4,500 ladies have utilized to decide out of the scheme.
Launched forward of the state meeting elections final 12 months, the Ladki Bahin scheme is alleged to have performed a key function within the victory of the ruling Mahayuti.
There are greater than 2.43 crore beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, placing a burden of round Rs 3,700 crore on the state exchequer each month.
