Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Minister Warns of Shiv Bhojan Scheme Shutdown
The Maharashtra government's Shiv Bhojan scheme, which provides subsidized food, is facing problems.
Some food centers aren't providing the correct amount of food.
The Food Minister, Chhagan Bhujbal, is addressing these issues.
He wants to ensure the scheme is running correctly; otherwise, it might be canceled.
This announcement comes after the discovery of problems with another government assistance program.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said there were complaints of irregularities in the 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme.
Bhujbal stated that some centers don't provide the required food portions or don't provide food at all.
He directed officials to address the irregularities, or the scheme may be shut down.
The Shiv Bhojan scheme was launched in 2020 by the previous government and continued by successive governments.
The minister's comments followed revelations of ineligible beneficiaries in another scheme.
- Who
- Chhagan Bhujbal, the Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister.
- What
- Minister Chhagan Bhujbal addressed issues with the Shiv Bhojan scheme, which provides subsidized food.
- When
- The comments were made on Wednesday, July 30, as reported by PTI.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To address the complaints of irregularities, or the scheme will be shut down.
Scheme Oversight
Subsidized Meal for Needy
Efficiency and Fairness
Scheme Oversight
Concerns regarding how the program is currently managed and distributed.
Subsidized Meal for Needy
The government is trying to provide financial assistance to those in need.
- Scheme Name
- Shiv Bhojan
- Minister
- Chhagan Bhujbal
- Previous Government
- Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
- Launch Year
- 2020
