Ladki Bahin Yojana Amount Increase:- The NCP recently announced the increase in the amount given under Ladki Bahin Yojana. Previously the government used to provide 15,00, now it will be increased up to 21,00. The scheme has already benefitted a lot of women in the state. The scheme was launched to help women become more independent and self-reliant by providing them with financial assistance. The program was launched for women aged between 21 and 65 with an annual family income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh.
Now the government has increased the amount of financial assistance, which will help the women of the state to live independently and not have to depend on anyone for their living. In this article, we will provide all the details about this program.
What is Ladki Bahin Yojana?
The state government of Maharashtra started the Ladki Bahin Yojana to offer the state’s female population some benefits. The program would greatly boost women’s empowerment in the state of Maharashtra by giving financial aid to the women of the state. The chosen applicant will receive a direct transfer of rupees 1500 in financial aid to their bank account. This program enables female people to purchase everything they like without relying on others. Making all of Maharashtra state’s female people self-sufficient is the primary goal of this program.
The objective of Ladki Bahin Yojana
The Mukhyamantri – Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana aims to empower women in Maharashtra, enhance their role in the family, and improve their health and nutrition. The Maharashtra government’s Women and Child Development Department oversees the program. Through direct benefit transfer (DBT), the program offers qualified women a monthly financial incentive of ₹1,500. The program is designed for women who are 21 to 65 years old. For eligible women with an annual family income under ₹2.5 lakh, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared in the lead-up to the Maharashtra elections that the monthly aid would be raised from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100.
Also Read: Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 4th List
Other Promises Under Maharashtra NCP Manifesto
In addition to increasing the amount of 1500 to 2100 for the ladki bahin Yojana, the NCP promised loan waivers to farmers with a 20 percent subsidy on MSP on crops. The NCP also claimed to generate 25 lakh new job opportunities in the state.
Ladki Bahin Yojana Installment
- Ist installment date:- 17th August 2024, 1500 rupees
- 2nd installment date:- 15th September 2024, 1500 rupees
- 3rd Installment date:- 25th September 2024, 1500 rupees
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for applying under this program is given below:-
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
- Only the females of the state are eligible for applying under this program
- The women who are aged between 21-65 are eligible for applying under this program.
- The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed 2.5 lakh.
Financial Benefits
The government has released the installments of rupees 1500 under this scheme till now but in the future, the installment will be of rupees 2100.
Also Read: Ladki Bahin Yojana Money Transfer Date
Required Documents
The documents required for registering under this program are given below:-
- Aadhar card
- Domicile certificate
- Ration card
- Voter ID
- Birth certificate
- Income certificate
- Bank account details
Ladki Bahin Yojana Application Process
The applicant should follow the below-given procedure step by step to apply online for this scheme:-
Step 1:- firstly visit the Majhi Ladki Bahin Portal of the scheme to initiate the application process.
Step 2:- on the Home page of the official website you need to click on the apply now button.
Step 3:- Now on the next page you need to provide your details and attach all the relevant documents.
Step 4:- in this step check all the details you mentioned and finally click on the submit button to complete your application process.
Ladki Bahin Yojana App
The scheme has a separate app called “Nari Shakti Doot App”, through this app you can check the status of payment and many other things, you can download the app by the below-given procedure:-
- First of all you need to open the Play Store on your mobile phone.
- Now search for the “Nari Shakti Doot App”, you need to click on the install button.
- The app will be installed on your mobile phone, now you can register, log in, and check the status of your payment through this app.
Login for Ladki Bahin Yojana
You need to follow the below procedure to log in for the Ladki Bahin Yojana:-
- Firstly visit the official website of the scheme to initiate the login process.
- On the Home page you need to click on the login button.
- Now you need to provide your email ID and password.
- Now provide the captcha code and click on the login button to complete your login process.
Contact Details
Helpline number:- 181
FAQs
What are the new updates about Ladki Bahin Yojana?
The NCP has promised to increase the financial assistance from 1500 to 2100 for the Ladki Bahin Yojana.
What is the eligibility criteria for applying to this program?
Only female candidates can apply for this program.
What are the benefits of this program?
The applicant will receive financial assistance under this program.
Can I apply online for this program?
Yes you can apply online for this program by visiting the official website of the scheme.