Mumbai, August 16
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that along with 'Ladki Behen Yojana', the state government will provide more financial assistance to the women under various schemes to make them more independent and self-reliant.
Addressing media persons, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "Money is being deposited in the accounts of the women (under the CM Ladki Bahin Yojana) and therefore they tied Rakhi to me today. I thank them. Today they have arrived in large numbers here, I only want to say that we will not only give them Rs 1500, we will make them independent, we will make them self-reliant. Under the vision of PM Modi to make women more self-reliant, self-independent and self-respected, we will provide them more financial assistance through various schemes of the government."
Earlier, on August 11, on the Ladli Behna Yojana, CM Shinde said that the scheme has shaken the ground beneath the feet of opposition leaders.
"I want to assure you that this is not a temporary scheme; it will continue indefinitely, and women will continue to benefit from it." CM Shinde said.
Ladli Behan Yojana aims to offer financial aid of Rs 1500 per month to women aged between 21-65 with less than an annual income of Rs 2.5 lakh.CM Shinde also highlighted the initiatives for elderly women, such as the "Vay Shree" scheme, which will benefit women above the age of 65. Additionally, women have been given a 50% concession for travel on state roadways buses.
Shinde concluded by advising Maharashtra's "Ladli Behnas" (beloved sisters) to be cautious of their "step-brothers." He added, "When money is credited to women's accounts under the Ladli Behna scheme, the opposition will grow more anxious and be ready to pack their bags and flee."