The court asked why the government continues to spend heavily on the Ladki Bahin scheme if it is facing financial difficulties, suggesting that the scheme be stopped to clear pending dues of employees ...
Addressing a poll rally in Solapur, the state Rural Development Minister advised women to accept money from whoever offers it, but to vote only for the BJP-led alliance.
Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare had recently admitted that nearly 26.34 lakh ineligible persons, including men, were availing benefits of the Ladki Bahin scheme.
Pawar's assurance comes amid opposition claims that the government will trim the list of beneficiaries, take back the money disbursed to ineligible persons and eventually stop the scheme.
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.
