Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Maharashtra's 'Shiv Bhojan' Scheme Faces Closure Due to Funding Delays
The 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme in Maharashtra, which offers meals for Rs 10, might stop because the government isn't sending money.
This program feeds about 200,000 people every day and provides jobs for many others who run the meal centers.
Officials are worried about what will happen to the people who rely on these cheap meals if the scheme closes.
Unlike other programs, this one needed businesses to invest and set up their own centers.
Despite complaints, the government hasn't said what it will do.
Maharashtra's 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme, providing subsidized meals, faces closure.
Delayed fund disbursement is the primary reason for the potential closure.
The scheme provides meals at Rs 10 per plate at 2000 centers across the state.
Approximately two lakh people depend on the scheme daily.
The scheme supports the employment of nearly one lakh individuals.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government and the beneficiaries of the Shiv Bhojan scheme.
- What
- The potential closure of the 'Shiv Bhojan' subsidised meal scheme.
- When
- The delay in fund disbursal, reported on Friday.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- Due to the continued delay in fund disbursal.
Stakeholders Affected by Scheme's Closure
Government Stance
Scheme Sustainability
Stakeholders Affected by Scheme's Closure
Concern over those who rely on the meals provided by the scheme.
Government Stance
Lack of government response regarding fund disbursement or the scheme's future.
- Scheme Name
- Shiv Bhojan
- Meal Cost
- Rs 10 per plate
- Annual Outlay
- Rs 140 crore
- Number of Centers
- 2000
- People Served Daily
- Two lakh
- People Dependent on Scheme for Employment
- Nearly one lakh