MVA Promises Caste Census, Removal of 50% Reservation Cap
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA Promises Caste Census, Removal of 50% Reservation Cap

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In a major announcement, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has promised to perform a caste-based census and remove the 50 percent cap on reservations in Maharashtra if the opposition alliance comes to power in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha polls. This census is not aimed at dividing people, but to understand the status of various communities, ensuring they receive more benefits,” Kharge said while unveiling the MVA’s joint manifesto along with NCP-SP working president Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. A monthly aid of Rs 3,000 per month for women is one of the major promises among the ‘five guarantees’ rolled out by the MVA. Recruitment for 2.5 lakh state government vacancies within 100 days, 1.25 million jobs over five years, the health insurance scheme of Rs 25 lakh, Rs one lakh to girls upon reaching 18 years of age, six cooking gas cylinders a year for Rs 500 each, two optional leave days for female employees during menstruation, free cervical cancer vaccines to girls aged 9 to 16 and free 100 units of power for consumption upto 300 units were the other key promises made by the MVA in its manifesto. Kharge said, “Our five guarantees will be helpful in the welfare of all in Maharashtra and will significantly uplift families, with each household set to receive relief of approximately Rs 3.5 lakh annually.”

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Telangana allocates ₹4,305 crore to TGSRTC
1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana allocates ₹4,305 crore to TGSRTC

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has been allocated ₹4,305 crore. Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in his budget speech waxed eloquent about the Mahalaxmi Scheme, which provides free bus rides to women and transgenders. He pointed out that beneficiaries of this scheme have availed 149.63 crore trips aboard 7,227 buses free of charge. According to budget documents released by …

Lado Lakshmi Yojana: All about the Haryana scheme promising ₹2,100 monthly aid to women
1 week, 5 days ago

Lado Lakshmi Yojana: All about the Haryana scheme promising ₹2,100 monthly aid to women

Hindustan Times  

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday, earmarked ₹5,000 crore for the 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' in the state's ₹2.05 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini speaks in the state assembly. The Lado Lakshmi Yojana proposes a ₹2,100 monthly assistance for women. Apart from this, Saini also proposed that women farmers engaged …

Haryana allocates Rs 5,000 crore for Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Rs 2,100/month aid
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1 week, 5 days ago

Haryana allocates Rs 5,000 crore for Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Rs 2,100/month aid

India Today  

The Haryana government has announced the Lado Lakshmi Yojana, allocating Rs 5,000 crore in the 2025-26 state budget. The introduction of the Lado Lakshmi Yojana signifies Haryana's progressive approach to women's empowerment. BUDGETARY ALLOCATION AND OBJECTIVES Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, presenting the Rs 2.05 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, emphasised that the Lado Lakshmi Yojana is …

Rajasthan government increases financial aid for newborn girls to ₹1.5 lakh under Lado Protsahan Yojana
1 week, 6 days ago

Rajasthan government increases financial aid for newborn girls to ₹1.5 lakh under Lado Protsahan Yojana

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: In a significant move, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced an increase in financial assistance provided to newborn girls under the Lado Protsahan Yojana. In the context of Women's Day celebrations, the government has decided that instead of Rs 1 lakh, it will now deposit Rs 1.5 lakh into the account of every girl child born in the …

Haryana Government To Finalise Rs.2,100 Monthly Assistance for Women Under 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' Soon
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Haryana Government To Finalise Rs.2,100 Monthly Assistance for Women Under 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' Soon

ABP News  

The issue of providing Rs 2,100 monthly assistance to women under 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' is under consideration and the Haryana government will decide on it soon, state minister Krishan Kumar Bedi informed the Assembly on Tuesday. During the Question Hour in the Assembly, Congress MLA Pooja sought to know from the government the time by which the monthly assistance is …

Mahayuti's poll promises unfulfilled in Maharashtra budget
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mahayuti's poll promises unfulfilled in Maharashtra budget

New Indian Express  

The BJP led Mahayuti government has taken a u-turn over its earlier announced polls promises such as increasing financial assistance under Ladli Bahina from Rs 1500 monthly to Rs 2100, and farm loan waiver in its annual budget for 2025-26. Finance minister Ajit Pawar said that it is true that in the recently concluded Maharashtra state assembly elections, they had …

Rekha Gupta turns attention to Delhi gig workers after nod to women's aid scheme
3 weeks ago

Rekha Gupta turns attention to Delhi gig workers after nod to women's aid scheme

India Today  

The Delhi government has initiated steps to implement another key poll promise by forming a committee to design welfare schemes for gig workers, including delivery personnel. The BJP, during the Delhi election campaign, pledged a range of welfare measures for gig workers, including life and accidental insurance worth Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, respectively. A day before this …

Delhi Govt Rolls Out ₹2,500 Aid for Women
3 weeks ago

Delhi Govt Rolls Out ₹2,500 Aid for Women

Deccan Chronicle  

In keeping with its much-hyped poll promise, the BJP-led Delhi government on Saturday announced the rollout of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to provide a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to eligible needy women. Addressing a party programme on International Women's Day at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital, BJP president J.P. Nadda announced the Delhi Cabinet’s nod …

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta-led cabinet approves ₹2,500 monthly aid for women
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta-led cabinet approves ₹2,500 monthly aid for women

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Saturday approved the 'Mahila Samridhi Yojana' to provide ₹2,500 to women. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme - the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide ₹2500 to the women,” Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta announced. The Bharatiya Janata Party had promised to pay ₹2,500 a …

Majhi Ladki Bahin: Govt disbursed ₹17,000 crore in seven months to 2.38 crore women
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Majhi Ladki Bahin: Govt disbursed ₹17,000 crore in seven months to 2.38 crore women

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government disbursed over ₹17,000 crore in financial assistance to 2.38 crore women in a period of seven months since it launched the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana last year. “The State has launched Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in June 2024, with the objectives to promote rehabilitation, economic development and empowerment of women and girls in the age group …

Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Registration opens for Rs 2,500 monthly aid
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Registration opens for Rs 2,500 monthly aid

India Today  

Delhi's chief minister, Rekha Gupta, is set to unveil the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana today, which will see Rs 2,500 given to women belonging to economically weaker sections of Delhi. In this scheme, deserving women will get Rs 2,500 per month as direct financial assistance. HERE ARE SOME KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE NEW MAHILA SAMRIDDHI YOJANA: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA According to media …

On Women's Day, Delhi approves Rs 2,500 monthly aid under Mahila Samriddhi scheme
3 weeks, 1 day ago

On Women's Day, Delhi approves Rs 2,500 monthly aid under Mahila Samriddhi scheme

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that the Rs 2,500 financial aid for women under the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme has been approved, after days of speculation and war of words between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party. The Delhi government held a Cabinet meeting chaired by Rekha Gupta and took the decision to approve the scheme with …

Govt. to roll out a slew of aid, job schemes on Women’s Day
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Govt. to roll out a slew of aid, job schemes on Women’s Day

The Hindu  

: The State government has lined up a series of programmes coinciding with Women’s Day on Saturday. The government will roll out schemes and programmes aimed at the development of women in the State. Mr. Naidu will also speak on the State government’s decision to provide gratuity benefitting 55,607 Anganwadi workers and 48,909 helpers. The government plans to engage 10,000 …

Women’s Day Bonanza: Delhi Govt To Approve Proposals For Rs 2,500 Financial Aid, Free LPG Cylinders Today
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Women’s Day Bonanza: Delhi Govt To Approve Proposals For Rs 2,500 Financial Aid, Free LPG Cylinders Today

ABP News  

The Delhi government is expected to approve the 'Mahila Samriddhi Yojana' in the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Saturday, 8 March. Delhi Cabinet's Nod To Ujjwala Yojana Proposal Also Likely Tomorrow Apart from the 'Mahila Samriddhi Yojana,' the Delhi government is also considering distributing free LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala Yojana for poor families on Holi. The government has previously launched …

How can women get ₹2,500 aid per month from Delhi govt? Check steps, eligibility
3 weeks, 3 days ago

How can women get ₹2,500 aid per month from Delhi govt? Check steps, eligibility

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta is expected to launch the ‘Mahila Samriddhi Scheme’ on Saturday, March 8. Women who are residing in Delhi, whose family income is less than ₹3 lakh per year and who do not pay taxes, are eligible for the monthly scheme, according to a report in The Indian Express. The Delhi government is developing an online …

Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: How to apply for Delhi govt’s ₹2,500 monthly aid for women
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: How to apply for Delhi govt’s ₹2,500 monthly aid for women

Live Mint  

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Bhartiya Janata Party government in Delhi is expected to launch its ₹2,500 per month monthly ‘Mahila Samriddhi Scheme’ on March 8. Women whose household income is less than ₹3 lakh per year, and those who do not pay tax will be eligible for the ₹2,500 per month scheme, according to a report in Indian Express. A …

Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Check if you are eligible for Rs 2,500 monthly aid
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Check if you are eligible for Rs 2,500 monthly aid

India Today  

The Delhi government is launching a new scheme, the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, to support women financially. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive Rs 2,500 monthly. Further, data from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Food and Civil Supplies Department will also be used to identify eligible women. The government will The budget for the said scheme will be increased …

2.52 crore women will get Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’s installment on March 8: Minister
3 weeks, 3 days ago

2.52 crore women will get Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’s installment on March 8: Minister

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government has not made any changes to the eligibility criteria for the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, and 2.52 crore eligible women will get pending instalments for January and February by March 8, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said. Replying to an opposition question on the poll promise to increase payment from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100, she …

Telangana women’s groups to lease out buses at ₹77,220 monthly charges; Govt to give guarantee for loans to buy buses
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana women’s groups to lease out buses at ₹77,220 monthly charges; Govt to give guarantee for loans to buy buses

The Hindu  

Soon, women’s groups in Telangana would rent buses to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation at monthly charges of ₹77,220. The State government accorded permission to 150 Mandal Mahila Samakyas to fund purchase of 150 buses, which would be leased to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Panchayat Raj Minister …

₹2,500 monthly aid for women scheme in Delhi to be launched on THIS date, says BJP MP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

₹2,500 monthly aid for women scheme in Delhi to be launched on THIS date, says BJP MP

Live Mint  

Women from economically weaker sections can start registering for the ₹2,500 per month financial assistance scheme of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi from March 8, said party member of parliament Manoj Tiwari. In its manifesto ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, the BJP had promised to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to women in Delhi if it …

Breaking News: Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to Launch on Women's Day with ₹2,500 Monthly Aid | ABP NEWS
4 weeks ago

Breaking News: Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to Launch on Women's Day with ₹2,500 Monthly Aid | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The "Mahila Samriddhi Yojana," a key promise made by the BJP in Delhi's election manifesto, is set to be launched on March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day. The program promises to provide ₹2,500 per month to women, a commitment that was made during the election campaign. This initiative is seen as a major step towards fulfilling the BJP’s commitment …

Women aid scheme: criterion of ₹2.5 lakh income limit under discussion
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1 month, 1 week ago

Women aid scheme: criterion of ₹2.5 lakh income limit under discussion

The Hindu  

The BJP-led Delhi government is discussing the criteria for the poll promise of transferring ₹2,500 per month to women in the city. In the run-up to the Delhi Assembly election, the BJP promised to provide financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month to women from “poor families” under the ‘Mahila Samriddhi Yojana’. Last year, the Finance Department of the Delhi government …

No scheme getting affected due to Ladki Bahin programme: Bawankule
1 month, 1 week ago

No scheme getting affected due to Ladki Bahin programme: Bawankule

The Hindu  

Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Sunday that separate provisions have been made for each welfare scheme and none has been affected by the flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Under the Ladki Bahin scheme, women in the 21-65 age group with an annual family income of less than ₹2.5 lakh get ₹1,500 per month as aid. Responding to a …

Kavitha asks Govt. to implement all promises made to women by Women’s Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kavitha asks Govt. to implement all promises made to women by Women’s Day

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K. Kavitha has demanded that the Congress Government implement the promise made to women before the Assembly elections – giving monthly assistance of ₹2,500 each under Mahalaxmi scheme – along with payment of dues of ₹35,000 each not paid for the last 14 months. In a statement, Ms. Kavitha said at the Telangana Jagruthi women …

Congress Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Ladki Bahin Criteria
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Ladki Bahin Criteria

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: State Congress president Nana Patole on Saturday alleged that the ‘Mahayuti’ government has defrauded lakhs of “beloved sisters” by introducing new criteria to the ‘CM Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme. The Maharashtra government has declared five lakh beneficiaries of the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme as ineligible. In a cathing attack on the state government, Mr. Patole said, “Through the Ladki Bahin …

With big women-centric promises in Delhi, a look at such schemes in other states
2 months ago

With big women-centric promises in Delhi, a look at such schemes in other states

India Today  

With just days to go for the Delhi Assembly elections, all political parties have promised direct benefit schemes for women in their manifesto. CENTRE'S WOMEN WELFARE SCHEMES A total of Rs 3.10 lakh crore was allocated towards gender welfare programs under the Union Budget 2024-25, marking a 38.7 per cent increase from the previous fiscal year. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana …

R-Day: Welfare Sops for All Soon
2 months ago

R-Day: Welfare Sops for All Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: District collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu announced that all eligible people will soon receive the state’s welfare schemes. During the Republic Day celebrations at the Police Parade Ground, Hanumanthu hoisted the National Flag and lauded Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his transparent governance and effective distribution of welfare benefits. Nizamabad district leads the state by crediting Rs 1,140.27 crore …

State sweats to recover Ladki Bahin, PM Kisan funds from ineligible recipients
2 months ago

State sweats to recover Ladki Bahin, PM Kisan funds from ineligible recipients

Hindustan Times  

Weeks after the Mahayuti swept to power in Maharashtra on the back of popular schemes like the Ladki Bahin Yojna and the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi bureaucrats are scrambling to recover crores of rupees that were paid to ineligible recipients. According to government estimates, there are three million women who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Ladki Bahin but …

MAHARASHTRA | Mahayuti May Exclude 30 Lakh Women from the Ladki Bahin Scheme Due to Financial Crunch
2 months, 1 week ago

MAHARASHTRA | Mahayuti May Exclude 30 Lakh Women from the Ladki Bahin Scheme Due to Financial Crunch

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 16, 2025 19:11 IST - 5 MINS READ The Maharashtra Mahayuti government’s promised scheme, to grant Rs.1,500 every month to women below the poverty line, has begun to show cracks as the State faces a financial crunch in development work. After losing badly in the Lok Sabha election with just 17 seats out of 48 in Maharashtra, …

Congress's 'Pyari Didi' scheme for women to counter AAP ahead of Delhi polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress's 'Pyari Didi' scheme for women to counter AAP ahead of Delhi polls

India Today  

In a counter to AAP's Mahila Samman Yojana, the Congress on Monday announced it would give a monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to the women of Delhi if it was voted to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Speaking at the launch of the Pyari Didi Yojana, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar expressed confidence …

Free bus ride for women in A.P.: government will have to walk a tightrope
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Free bus ride for women in A.P.: government will have to walk a tightrope

The Hindu  

VIJAYAWADA The TDP-led coalition government’s plan to implement free bus travel for women in Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses is a commendable initiative, as it aims to improve women’s accessibility and mobility. A delegation from Andhra Pradesh, led by Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy, and comprising of ministers V. Anitha and G. Sandhya, Finance Secretary Ronald Ross, Principal …

Maharashtra to trim list of Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries soon
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra to trim list of Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries soon

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has decided to scrutinise the list of 2.63 crore beneficiaries of the Mukyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana and drop those getting benefits under other welfare schemes. Under the Ladki Bahin scheme, launched by the previous Eknath Shinde-led government in August last year, eligible women are provided a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500. According to the state …

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of Rs 1,500 resumes after model code of conduct suspension in Maharashtra
3 months ago

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of Rs 1,500 resumes after model code of conduct suspension in Maharashtra

India TV News  

The transfer of Rs 1,500 monthly installments under the Ladki Bahin Yojana for eligible women in Maharashtra resumed on Tuesday, following a pause due to the model code of conduct enforced during the state assembly elections. Scheme relaunched for empowering women Launched in 2024, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was designed to provide financial assistance to women across Maharashtra. …

Fadnavis govt resumes ‘Ladki Bahin’ payments
3 months ago

Fadnavis govt resumes ‘Ladki Bahin’ payments

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Devendra Fadanvis Government on Tuesday began to transfer the money to the beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme, which had helped the BJP-led Mahayuti to retain power in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Child and Women Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said that the December instalment of the scheme is being transferred to the beneficiaries of MMLBS in phase wise manner. “The benefits …

Ladki Bahin scheme resumes in Maharashtra, Mahayuti plans to increase payout
3 months ago

Ladki Bahin scheme resumes in Maharashtra, Mahayuti plans to increase payout

The Hindu  

The Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra resumed on Tuesday and beneficiaries will receive December’s payout in the next four days, the State’s Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said. “In the Winter Session, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured providing benefits to women by the end of December,” Ms. Tatkare said. “The scheme, which was temporarily halted due to the …

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of ₹1,500 resumes for eligible women in Maharashtra
3 months ago

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of ₹1,500 resumes for eligible women in Maharashtra

Live Mint  

The monthly instalments disbursements under the Ladki Bahin scheme in Maharashtra resumed on Tuesday after an interruption due to the model code of conduct. In 2024, the Mukhyamanti Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched to provide monthly assistance of ₹1,500 to eligible women. Ajitdada Pawar, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is running successfully,” Tatkare wrote. As of now, there …

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Women to get ₹1,000 a month, says CM Atishi; check eligibility, other details
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Women to get ₹1,000 a month, says CM Atishi; check eligibility, other details

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi recently announced the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana that will provide financial aid for women. The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to women above 18 years of age. Women who are already receiving pensions under various Delhi government pension schemes including old age pension, widow pension, or disability pension. According to the Delhi …

Scheme to give ₹1,000 to Delhi women to be rolled out in 10-15 days: CM Atishi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Scheme to give ₹1,000 to Delhi women to be rolled out in 10-15 days: CM Atishi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday announced that the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, to provide monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to women in the city, will be rolled out in the next 10-15 days as the government is working on the registration process. Scheme to give ₹ 1,000 to Delhi women to be rolled out in 10-15 days: …

Mahila Samman Yojana: All you need to know about Rs 1000 scheme
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahila Samman Yojana: All you need to know about Rs 1000 scheme

India Today  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on December 12 that Rs 1000 will be deposited monthly into the accounts of every woman above 18 years of age in the national capital under a new welfare programme, the Mahila Samman Yojana. Initially, beneficiaries will receive Rs 1000 per month, which will be increased to Rs 2100 per month if the …

Kejriwal promises Rs 2.1K per month to women if AAP wins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal promises Rs 2.1K per month to women if AAP wins

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With Assembly polls coming closer, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana and promised to raise the monthly aid from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,100 if his AAP voted to power. However, CM Atishi said if the Model Code of Conduct comes into force after January 13, the first installment will be …

Demand for MSRTC buses increases due to schemes for senior citizens & women
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Demand for MSRTC buses increases due to schemes for senior citizens & women

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra State Transport Corporation has got a good response to the ‘Amrut Jyeshtha Nagarik Yojana’ and ‘Mahila Samman Yojana’ introduced by the state government for senior citizen- and women- passengers of the transport body, respectively. The state government started the ‘Amrit Jyeshtha Nagarik Yojana’ for senior citizens above 75 years of age on August 26, 2022; and the ‘Mahila …

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles
4 months ago

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles

Live Mint  

During recent assembly elections in states like Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, etc, several political parties kept cash transfer schemes for women as one of their poll promises. Beyond Maharashtra, similar women-centric schemes have helped political parties build a solid voter base in states like Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana Under the scheme, the government has promised …

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Women’s welfare powered INDIA bloc’s performance
4 months ago

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Women’s welfare powered INDIA bloc’s performance

The Hindu  

The recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections highlighted the growing political focus on women voters, with all major parties proposing women-centric welfare schemes to woo this critical segment. Both the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA coalition and the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA devised targeted strategies to secure women’s support. Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Full coverage The JMM government launched …

Freebies help incumbent parties in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls, but what's next?
4 months ago

Freebies help incumbent parties in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls, but what's next?

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti swept Maharashtra, while the INDIA bloc retained power in Jharkhand — both proving most pollsters wrong about the magnitude of the victories. Both states will see higher fiscal pressure from increased spending on financial assistance for women, with sharp cuts in capital expenditure to keep deficits under control, according to research and investment firm Emkay …

CSDS-Lokniti Survey: Women sided with Mahayuti for Ladki Bahin Yojana’s monthly dole - The Hindu
4 months ago

CSDS-Lokniti Survey: Women sided with Mahayuti for Ladki Bahin Yojana’s monthly dole - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Women moved to the centre stage of the Maharashtra Assembly elections with the ruling Mahayuti trying to woo them with direct benefit transfer schemes. The Mahayuti had already implemented the much discussed Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana after the alliance’s poor show in the Lok Sabha elections this year. The Ladki Bahin Yojana became a buzzword during campaigns as the ruling …

Pre-poll populist promises key driver behind Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra, INDIA bloc’s win in Jharkhand: Report
4 months ago

Pre-poll populist promises key driver behind Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra, INDIA bloc’s win in Jharkhand: Report

Live Mint  

Election Results: The Bharatiya Janta Party -led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA Bloc in Jharkhand recorded significant victories in the assembly elections. According to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services, which has been titled ‘India state elections – Incumbent sweep riding on freebie wave', pre-poll promises have been a crucial factor in electoral …

Ladki Bahin scheme a game changer for Mahayuti in Pune
4 months ago

Ladki Bahin scheme a game changer for Mahayuti in Pune

Hindustan Times  

In Pune district, which witnessed an unprecedented turnout of women voters during the assembly poll, the Mahayuti Alliance flagship initiative Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana became a “major game changer” during the assembly elections. The Mahayuti alliance announced that the amount of the scheme will be hiked to ₹ 2,100 per month if the alliance comes back to power. The Mahayuti …

Ladki Bahin 2.0, higher pension, lower electric bill: Here's what Maharashtra can expect from the new govt
4 months ago

Ladki Bahin 2.0, higher pension, lower electric bill: Here's what Maharashtra can expect from the new govt

Firstpost  

The Mahayuti manifesto promised a number of things that the new government is now expected to implement. From more women-friendly schemes to loan waivers for farmers here are policies people of Maharahstra can look forward to Mahayuti’s performance in Maharashtra has turned heads. Here’s what to expect from the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra: The Ladki Bahin scheme was a game-changer …

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed
4 months, 1 week ago

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed

ABP News  

After nearly two hours of counting of votes in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut addressed the media alleging 'Kuch To Gadbad Hai'. While some credit surely goes to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which managed to woo the women voters, the battle cry given from UP's soil — 'Batenge Toh Katenge' — too did its job well. Though the alliance …

Ladki Bahin, Maiya Yojana: How women-centric schemes shaped results in 2 states
4 months, 1 week ago

Ladki Bahin, Maiya Yojana: How women-centric schemes shaped results in 2 states

India Today  

In the evolving landscape of Indian politics, one trend has become increasingly apparent: welfare schemes targeted at empowering women becoming a decisive factor in securing electoral victories. WOMEN-CENTRIC WELFARE: A MODEL FOR SUCCESS A few years ago, political analysts often criticised the lower voter turnout among women compared to men, despite women accounting for nearly half the electorate. Launched months …

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