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Time of India
18 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
1.2 lakh orphans across Maharashtra fail to get monthly assistance of Rs 2,250 from state govt
Nashik: More than 1.2 lakh orphaned children across Maharashtra have not received the monthly monetary assistance from state govt since Sept 2024. The guardians of these children have alleged that the assistance was stopped after state govt began providing aid to women through the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The children are given assistance under the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Child Care Scheme. The list includes children who lost either one or both their parents due to Covid-19. A senior officer from the Women and Child Development Commissionerate, Pune, admitted that there were more than 1.2 lakh such orphans across the state who received the assistance and have not received any money for 10 months now. "There has been some technical issue regarding funds, and as soon as it is resolved, the funds will be cleared," he said on the condition of anonymity. When asked if the reason for the non-disbursal of funds to these orphans was connected to the Ladki Bahin scheme, the officer refused to comment. Despite several attempts, state minister for women and child development Aditi Tatkare was not available for comment till the time of going to press. According to the Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2024-25, the scheme had 80,224 beneficiaries in 2023-24 and 1,05,595 beneficiaries till Dec 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gjør dette før du legger deg og se magen krympe Beauty Ideas Les mer Undo Maharashtra govt incurred an expenditure of Rs 190.97 crore in the 2023-24 financial year. However, till Dec 2024, govt had only spent Rs 40.5 crore on the scheme. There are as many as 7,300 such orphans receiving aid in Nashik district. They last got the money in their accounts in Aug 2024. Panchavati resident Sanket*, one of the beneficiaries of the scheme, said, he received Rs 2,250 every month in his bank account directly from state govt. "I lost both my parents to Covid. I stay with my maternal uncle, who is a labourer. My sister and I are not receiving the aid now. We don't know when we will get this assistance regularly," he said. Std VIII student Aziz*, who lives in the Old City area, faced a similar plight. "I lost my father due to Covid-19. I have a younger brother, and my mother works in a private hospital. The assistance helped us get admission in a good private school," he said. Aziz added: "The non-receipt of assistance is taking a toll on me and my school, which is putting pressure on my family for the fees." Many guardians said the children were not a burden on them but sought govt assistance due to the situation they were forced into since Covid. "My wife succumbed to Covid, and it happened despite spending a huge amount on medicines. I had to sell my two-wheeler and other valuables to arrange for funds of about Rs 1.5 lakh. I also lost my job. This is the reason that I am seeking govt assistance for the future of my two children," said Ramesh Patil, a worried parent. The beneficiaries include orphans under the age of 18, children whose parents cannot be traced, kids who have not been adopted, those who have lost one parent or are impacted due to family disputes and under govt child care. Children of people with leprosy, HIV or other serious life-threatening ailments, or kids of convicts serving life sentence and those whose both parents have a handicap are also eligible for the financial assistance.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State to use I-T data to weed out ineligible ‘Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries
1 2 3 Pune: State govt is set to conduct a comprehensive verification of beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, leveraging income tax return data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to ensure that the monthly Rs 1,500 aid reaches only economically weaker women. A notification issued by the CBDT on June 3 authorises the secretary of the state women and child development (WCD) department to access income tax (I-T) data under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The department has already formed a team to review the existing list of 2.5 crore applicants. Officials said the verification would help identify and remove ineligible claimants, particularly those from families with higher incomes or tax-paying members. Earlier, a scrutiny of around 2 lakh applications had revealed that 2,289 government employees had registered under the scheme. These names were promptly removed. State WCD minister Aditi Tatkare had described such verification as a routine and necessary process in the implementation of welfare schemes. The Ladki Bahin Yojana is targeted at women from low-income families, including married, widowed, divorced, abandoned and single, between the ages of 21 and 65. Eligible applicants must reside in Maharashtra, have an Aadhaar-linked bank account and belong to families with annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh. Women will be deemed ineligible if their family members are income taxpayers or are employed as regular or permanent staff in govt departments or public undertakings. Those receiving pensions, owning four-wheelers (excluding tractors) or already benefiting from other govt schemes of Rs 1,500 or more per month will also be excluded. Families of current or former MPs, MLAs or individuals holding top positions in govt boards or corporations are similarly disqualified. The officials said the integration of verified I-T data would make the screening process more accurate, reduce fraudulent claims and ensure that benefits reach the right individuals. At present, the department has 2.52 crore beneficiaries. "We have pushed the funds to accounts but it is likely that 2.47 crore would have received it," a source from the department said. Around Rs 3,719 crore was allocated for May under this scheme. CM Fadnavis says there is no diversion of funds from departments CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday told TOI that no funds from any govt department were diverted towards Ladki Bahin scheme. A section of ruling party politicians, as well as the opposition, had criticized state govt for alleged diversion of funds from key departments to sustain the Ladki Bahin scheme. On June 5, a social justice department GR stating diversion of Rs 410 crore had triggered further discussions. When asked, Fadnavis in a text message reply to TOI said, "All the schemes in which individual benefit goes to SC and ST are to be shown under tribal and social welfare department respectively. It is the budget principle and deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who is also the finance minister, while preparing the budget has showed the same. Hence, the budget given to both departments increased significantly. It's not that their regular funds are being diverted or utilised for this scheme. " Pune: State govt is set to conduct a comprehensive verification of beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, leveraging income tax return data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to ensure that the monthly Rs 1,500 aid reaches only economically weaker women. A notification issued by the CBDT on June 3 authorises the secretary of the state women and child development (WCD) department to access income tax (I-T) data under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The department has already formed a team to review the existing list of 2.5 crore applicants. Officials said the verification would help identify and remove ineligible claimants, particularly those from families with higher incomes or tax-paying members. Earlier, a scrutiny of around 2 lakh applications had revealed that 2,289 government employees had registered under the scheme. These names were promptly removed. State WCD minister Aditi Tatkare had described such verification as a routine and necessary process in the implementation of welfare schemes. The Ladki Bahin Yojana is targeted at women from low-income families, including married, widowed, divorced, abandoned and single, between the ages of 21 and 65. Eligible applicants must reside in Maharashtra, have an Aadhaar-linked bank account and belong to families with annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh. Women will be deemed ineligible if their family members are income taxpayers or are employed as regular or permanent staff in govt departments or public undertakings. Those receiving pensions, owning four-wheelers (excluding tractors) or already benefiting from other govt schemes of Rs 1,500 or more per month will also be excluded. Families of current or former MPs, MLAs or individuals holding top positions in govt boards or corporations are similarly disqualified. The officials said the integration of verified I-T data would make the screening process more accurate, reduce fraudulent claims and ensure that benefits reach the right individuals. At present, the department has 2.52 crore beneficiaries. "We have pushed the funds to accounts but it is likely that 2.47 crore would have received it," a source from the department said. Around Rs 3,719 crore was allocated for May under this scheme. CM Fadnavis says there is no diversion of funds from departments CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday told TOI that no funds from any govt department were diverted towards Ladki Bahin scheme. A section of ruling party politicians, as well as the opposition, had criticized state govt for alleged diversion of funds from key departments to sustain the Ladki Bahin scheme. On June 5, a social justice department GR stating diversion of Rs 410 crore had triggered further discussions. When asked, Fadnavis in a text message reply to TOI said, "All the schemes in which individual benefit goes to SC and ST are to be shown under tribal and social welfare department respectively. It is the budget principle and deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who is also the finance minister, while preparing the budget has showed the same. Hence, the budget given to both departments increased significantly. It's not that their regular funds are being diverted or utilised for this scheme. "
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State to use I-T data to remove ineligible Ladki beneficiaries
Pune: State govt is set to conduct a comprehensive verification of beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, leveraging income tax return data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to ensure that the monthly Rs 1,500 aid reaches only economically weaker women. A notification issued by the CBDT on June 3 authorises the secretary of the state women and child development (WCD) department to access income tax (I-T) data under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The department has already formed a team to review the existing list of 2.5 crore applicants. Officials said the verification would help identify and remove ineligible claimants, particularly those from families with higher incomes or tax-paying members. Earlier, a scrutiny of around 2 lakh applications had revealed that 2,289 government employees had registered under the scheme. These names were promptly removed. State WCD minister Aditi Tatkare had described such verification as a routine and necessary process in the implementation of welfare schemes. The Ladki Bahin Yojana is targeted at women from low-income families, including married, widowed, divorced, abandoned and single, between the ages of 21 and 65. Eligible applicants must reside in Maharashtra, have an Aadhaar-linked bank account and belong to families with annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh. Women will be deemed ineligible if their family members are income taxpayers or are employed as regular or permanent staff in govt departments or public undertakings. Those receiving pensions, owning four-wheelers (excluding tractors) or already benefiting from other govt schemes of Rs 1,500 or more per month will also be excluded. At present, the department has 2.52 crore beneficiaries. "We have pushed the funds to accounts but it is likely that 2.47 crore would have received it," a source from the department said. Around Rs 3,719 crore was allocated for May under this scheme. Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday told TOI that no funds from any govt department were diverted towards Ladki Bahin scheme.
Economic Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Ladki Bahin Yojana fraud beneficiaries beware: Maharashtra govt to cross-check income tax data; check who is eligible to get Rs 1,500 per month
The Maharashtra government can now access Income Tax Return data to identify fraudulent beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. This move, enabled by a central government notification, aims to tighten screening and ensure only eligible women from economically weaker backgrounds receive the financial assistance of Rs. 1500 or more per month. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How will the new law impact Ladki Bahin Yojana? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What did Income Tax Department notification say? Popular in Wealth 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th instalment: When will PM Kisan beneficiaries receive the next instalment? What is Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? Who is eligible for Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is not eligible for Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? The Maharashtra Government can now access Income Tax Return (ITR) filing data to identify fraudulent beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin Yojana . The Central government, via a notification, has allowed the Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development, to access the data and identify fraudulent notification is issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on June 3, move is expected to tighten the screening process for selecting eligible beneficiaries, making it more data-driven and precise. The Maharashtra government will now be able to use official Income Tax data to identify and exclude income taxpayers from the Ladki Bahin scheme, ensuring that only economically eligible women benefit from the program. The move helps reduce fraudulent claims and improve transparency in welfare read: HDFC Bank credit card rules changing from July 1, 2025: New charges on rent, gaming, and reward limits Last week, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare revealed that more than 2,200 government employees had wrongly received benefits under the Ladki Bahin to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), 'In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby specifies 'Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development' for the purposes of the said clause in connection with sharing of information regarding Income-tax payers' for identifying eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana .'This decision has been made under Section 138(1)(a)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which allows the government to disclose income tax-related information to specified authorities for public interest Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a flagship initiative of the Maharashtra Government to provide financial assistance to specific women from economically weaker is the amount paid to eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana?According to the website, 'The said beneficiary woman may be receiving benefits of Rs. 1500 or more per month.'To be eligible for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a beneficiary must be fulfil the following criteria:She must be a resident of the state of widowed, divorced, abandoned and destitute women in the state as well as only one unmarried woman in the minimum age should be 21 years and the maximum age of 65 beneficiary should have his own bank account linked to annual income of the beneficiary family should not exceed Rs. 2.50 woman who does not fulfil the eligibility criteria does not qualify to get assistance under the Ladki Bahin Scheme. For instance, if the beneficiary's combined annual family income exceeds Rs. 2.50 lakh, they will not be eligible for the benefit under the if the beneficiary's family members are income tax payers, then women cannot take benefit under Ladki Bahin per the scheme details, 'Those whose family members are working as regular/permanent employees in any Government Department/Undertaking/Board/Local Body of Government of India or State Government or are drawing pension after retirement. However, employees working through external agencies, voluntary workers and contractual employees with an income up to Rs. 2.50 lakhs will be eligible. If the beneficiary woman is receiving benefits of Rs. 1500/- or more per month through a financial scheme implemented by other government departments, or those whose family members are current or former MPs/MLAs, Those whose family members are Chairman/Vice Chairman/Director/Member of a board/Corporation/Undertaking of the Government of India or a State Government and Those who have a four-wheeled vehicle (excluding tractors) registered in the name of their family members.'
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ladki Bahin Yojana fraud beneficiaries beware: Maharashtra govt to cross-check income tax data; check who is eligible to get Rs 1,500 per month
How will the new law impact Ladki Bahin Yojana? Live Events What did Income Tax Department notification say? What is Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? Who is eligible for Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? Who is not eligible for Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? The Maharashtra Government can now access Income Tax Return (ITR) filing data to identify fraudulent beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin Yojana . The Central government, via a notification, has allowed the Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development, to access the data and identify fraudulent notification is issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on June 3, move is expected to tighten the screening process for selecting eligible beneficiaries, making it more data-driven and precise. The Maharashtra government will now be able to use official Income Tax data to identify and exclude income taxpayers from the Ladki Bahin scheme, ensuring that only economically eligible women benefit from the program. The move helps reduce fraudulent claims and improve transparency in welfare read: HDFC Bank credit card rules changing from July 1, 2025: New charges on rent, gaming, and reward limits Last week, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare revealed that more than 2,200 government employees had wrongly received benefits under the Ladki Bahin to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), 'In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby specifies 'Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development' for the purposes of the said clause in connection with sharing of information regarding Income-tax payers' for identifying eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana .'This decision has been made under Section 138(1)(a)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which allows the government to disclose income tax-related information to specified authorities for public interest Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a flagship initiative of the Maharashtra Government to provide financial assistance to specific women from economically weaker is the amount paid to eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana?According to the website, 'The said beneficiary woman may be receiving benefits of Rs. 1500 or more per month.'To be eligible for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a beneficiary must be fulfil the following criteria:She must be a resident of the state of widowed, divorced, abandoned and destitute women in the state as well as only one unmarried woman in the minimum age should be 21 years and the maximum age of 65 beneficiary should have his own bank account linked to annual income of the beneficiary family should not exceed Rs. 2.50 woman who does not fulfil the eligibility criteria does not qualify to get assistance under the Ladki Bahin Scheme. For instance, if the beneficiary's combined annual family income exceeds Rs. 2.50 lakh, they will not be eligible for the benefit under the if the beneficiary's family members are income tax payers, then women cannot take benefit under Ladki Bahin per the scheme details, 'Those whose family members are working as regular/permanent employees in any Government Department/Undertaking/Board/Local Body of Government of India or State Government or are drawing pension after retirement. However, employees working through external agencies, voluntary workers and contractual employees with an income up to Rs. 2.50 lakhs will be eligible. If the beneficiary woman is receiving benefits of Rs. 1500/- or more per month through a financial scheme implemented by other government departments, or those whose family members are current or former MPs/MLAs, Those whose family members are Chairman/Vice Chairman/Director/Member of a board/Corporation/Undertaking of the Government of India or a State Government and Those who have a four-wheeled vehicle (excluding tractors) registered in the name of their family members.'
