Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Maharashtra Recovers Fraudulent Ladki Bahin Yojana Payouts
There was a big argument in the Maharashtra government about a program called Ladki Bahin Yojana, which gives money to women.
Some people said that men were also getting the money, which is not fair.
The government said they are checking and will fix the problem.
They also promised to give more money to the women who should get it.
The leader, Eknath Shinde, said the program will continue and the money will increase to ₹2,100 when the time is right.
The opposition and the ruling party had a heated discussion about who is responsible and how to make sure the money goes to the right people.
Maharashtra government to recover benefits wrongly availed by government employees under the Ladki Bahin Yojana within two months.
Accounts of nearly 12,000 male beneficiaries to be scrutinized before further action.
Opposition alleges rampant corruption and inefficiency, leading to ₹164 crore loss due to funds transferred to male beneficiaries.
Government assures ongoing verification of 2.63 crore beneficiaries and recovery of funds from ineligible beneficiaries.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde promises to increase monthly aid to ₹2,100 and assures the scheme will not be discontinued.
- Who
- Maharashtra Legislative Assembly members, including Aditi Tatkare, Eknath Shinde, Sunil Prabhu, Harun Khan, and Bhaskar Jadhav
- What
- Debate over the Ladki Bahin Yojana, allegations of corruption, and government's assurance of verification and recovery of misappropriated funds
- When
- December 10, 2023
- Where
- Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Nagpur
- Why
- Allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the implementation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana
Opposition
Government
Scheme Implementation
Opposition
Alleges rampant corruption and inefficiency, leading to ₹164 crore loss due to funds transferred to 12,431 male beneficiaries.
Government
Defends the scheme as welfare-driven, assures verification of beneficiaries, and promises to recover misappropriated funds.
Accountability
Opposition
Demands stricter accountability and transparency in the distribution of benefits.
Government
Assures ongoing verification and recovery of funds from ineligible beneficiaries, including government employees.
- Scheme Name
- Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana (MMLBY)
- Current Monthly Aid
- ₹1,500
- Proposed Monthly Aid
- ₹2,100
- Alleged Fraudulent Beneficiaries
- 12,431 men
- Alleged Misappropriated Funds
- ₹164 crore
- Total Beneficiaries
- 2.63 crore
- Verification Status
- Ongoing
- Key Figures
- Aditi Tatkare, Eknath Shinde, Sunil Prabhu, Harun Khan, Bhaskar Jadhav
Sources
Maharashtra Assembly Clash Over Ladki Bahin Yojana: Govt Faces Corruption Claims, Dy CM Eknath Shinde Promises ₹2,100 Aid ‘At Appropriate Time’ | VIDEO
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