Maharashtra govt will fulfil pre-poll promise of hiking Ladki Bahin stipend to ₹2,100: CM Fadnavis
The Hindu
Devendra Fadnavis promises stable government, Ladki Bahin Yojana continuation, and focus on development in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (December 5, 2024) assured his government will continue the Ladki Bahin Yojana and fulfil Mahayuti's pre-poll promise of hiking the monthly stipend under the scheme to ₹2,100 from ₹1,500 now to eligible women.
Addressing his maiden press conference after taking over as CM in the evening, he said he will provide a stable government over the next five years and the state under his leadership will see politics of change and not revenge.
Mr. Fadnavis said the mandate of people in the 2024 assembly elections reflected their huge expectations and love, and he is feeling the pressure of their hope.
He maintained Maharashtra will grow with same speed in social, infrastructure, industrial sectors as seen in the last two-and-a-half years.
The CM said the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a cash transfer scheme target at women from poor families launched by the first Mahayuti government, will continue and channelization of financial resources will be done during the next budget.
Mr. Fadnavis assured the ruling coalition will fulfil its pre-poll promise of hiking the monthly stipend under the scheme to ₹2,100 from ₹1,500 now.
The CM informed that the election of a new assembly speaker will take place on December 9 during a three-day special session of the house beginning from December 7 in Mumbai.
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