Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Halts Aid After Discovering Ineligible Beneficiaries
The Maharashtra government found many people weren't supposed to get money from a women's aid program.
They stopped payments to 26.34 lakh people and also found that over 14,000 men were getting money.
This money is from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, which gives eligible women ₹1,500 each month.
The government is checking who should get the money and will take action against those who cheated.
Maharashtra suspended benefits for 26.34 lakh ineligible beneficiaries.
Over 14,000 men fraudulently claimed benefits from the scheme.
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana provides ₹1,500 monthly.
The government temporarily suspended aid starting June 2025.
The government will verify eligibility with District Collectors.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana, and ineligible recipients.
- What
- 26.34 lakh beneficiaries deemed ineligible for Ladki Bahin Yojana; benefits suspended.
- When
- Aid suspended starting June 2025, scrutiny ongoing.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To correct misuse of the scheme and address fraudulent applications.
Government
Unknown
Scheme Administration
Government
Government will ensure scheme reaches intended beneficiaries and will not close down the Ladki Bahin Yojana.
Unknown
Unknown, not detailed in article.
- Scheme Name
- Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
- Monthly Benefit
- ₹1,500
- Ineligible Beneficiaries
- 26.34 lakh
- Fraudulent Men
- 14,298
- Estimated Loss
- ₹4,800 crore
Sources
Ladki Bahin Yojana: 14,000 men receive money under scheme for women; Ajit Pawar says govt will recover money
14000 men in Maharahtra fake documents to get Ladki Bahin Yojana money, Ajit Pawar promises action
Over 14,000 men among 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries barred from Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin scheme for women
Over 14000 men in Maharashtra get money under Ladki Bahin Yojana for women; Dy CM Ajit Pawar promises action
Ladki Bahin Scheme: Maharashtra says over 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries removed
Maharashtra govt unearths fraud in 'Ladki Bahin Yojana', detects more than 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries
Over 14,000 men illegally claimed women’s scheme benefits in Maharashtra
