Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Welfare Schemes Face Funds Crunch
In Maharashtra, the government has been giving money to women through a scheme called Ladki Bahin Yojana.
But because of this, other helpful programs for poor people and old folks are not getting enough money.
Some people are upset because they were promised help but didn't get it.
They are talking about this when they vote in local elections.
Some think this might make people vote differently, but others think the government will still get votes because some people did get help eventually.
It's like when you have to choose who gets a bigger piece of cake, and some people might feel left out.
Anandacha Shidha scheme, which provided subsidized ration kits, has not been funded this year due to the financial burden of Ladki Bahin Yojana.
Payments under the Vayoshree Yojana for senior citizens have been delayed, leaving many beneficiaries without the promised aid.
Voters in Maharashtra are discussing the impact of Ladki Bahin Yojana on other welfare schemes, which may influence their voting decisions in upcoming civic elections.
Opposition parties are highlighting the lack of funds for other schemes as a campaign issue, while ruling parties believe Ladki Bahin Yojana will continue to benefit them.
Some beneficiaries of the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana have experienced delays in payments, but many still expect the money to come through eventually.
- Who
- Low-income households, senior citizens, and marginalized groups in Maharashtra
- What
- Funding cuts to welfare schemes due to financial burden of Ladki Bahin Yojana
- When
- Funds for Anandacha Shidha scheme not sanctioned this year, payments under Vayoshree Yojana delayed
- Where
- Maharashtra, including districts like Nashik, Solapur, Sangli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Kolhapur
- Why
- Financial burden of Ladki Bahin Yojana has led to cuts in other welfare schemes
- Anandacha Shidha Scheme
- Subsidized ration kits for low-income households
- Ladki Bahin Yojana
- Rs 1,500 monthly direct transfer to women
- Vayoshree Yojana
- One-time payment of Rs 3,000 for senior citizens
- Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana
- Monthly payments for marginalized groups
- Shiv Bhojan Thali Scheme
- Subsidized meals for the poor
