At a time when the government is facing an uphill task in increasing financial assistance from Rs 1500 to Rs 2100 to Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries, as promised during the state election campaign, a BJP member of the Legislative Council (MLC) has claimed that as and when the state’s financial situation improves, the government will hand out Rs 3000 under the scheme. The MLC, Parinay Fuke, speaking to the media, stated that the ruling Mahayuti government—comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction—is handing out a monthly amount of R1500 in financial assistance under the popular Ladki Bahin scheme.

“The government has allocated Rs 36,000 crore for the welfare scheme. Once the state’s financial position improves, one will get Rs 2,100 per month, as promised. In fact, if the financial situation improves further, the amount will be increased to Rs 3,000,” Fuke added.