2.52 crore women will get Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’s installment on March 8: Minister

6 Mar 2025 05:36 am
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The Maharashtra government has announced that 2.52 crore women will receive the installment of the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana on March 8 which is celebrated as International Womens Day. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to women from low-income families for their education and skill development. The scheme was launched in 2015 and has been credited with helping thousands of women in the state. The government has also announced that the scheme will be expanded to include transgender individuals in the future. This move is seen as a step towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in the state.

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  • 1) What additional measures can the government take to enhance the benefits of this scheme?
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    20 May

    Many beneficiaries remain unaware of government schemes due to lack of information. Targeted awareness drives through local media, social platforms, and community outreach can boost participation. Streamlining the application and documentation process—possibly through digital platforms and mobile apps—can make it easier for people, especially in rural areas, to access the scheme.
    • 1) How will you evaluate whether awareness drives are actually increasing participation in government schemes?
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  • 2) How can the private sector collaborate with the government to expand the impact of such schemes?
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  • 3) How can skill development programs under this scheme be made more effective for women from low-income families?
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    14 Apr

    Programs should be tailored to the local job market and women’s existing skill levels. Training in areas like tailoring, digital literacy, healthcare assistance, handicrafts, or food processing can open up immediate income-generating opportunities.
  • 4) What challenges do beneficiaries face while accessing financial assistance from government schemes?
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    14 Apr

    With increasing digitization of application and disbursal processes, women without access to smartphones, internet connectivity, or digital literacy often find it difficult to apply or track the status of their benefits..

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