Maharashtra: Women to get Rs 1,500 a month allowance; 3 free cylinders for family of 5, announces Ajit Pawar
India TV NewsMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, presenting the state Budget for 2024–25, announced a new financial assistance scheme. Under the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana," eligible women aged 21 to 60 will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500. Free cooking gas cylinders In another significant announcement, the "Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana" will provide three free cooking gas cylinders each year to eligible families of five, further supporting household needs. Ajit Pawar unveiled major welfare schemes in the Maharashtra Budget, including a monthly allowance for women and free gas cylinders for families, with substantial budgetary support to enhance social welfare ahead of the upcoming state elections. Announcing another welfare scheme, the finance minister said an eligible family of five will get three cooking gas cylinders free every year under the 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana'.