Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana Always Dedicated to Serving Women – Guardian Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar’s Assurance

Chandrapur : The State Government has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana,’ a scheme with a distinctive name that evokes a sense of belonging. Guardian Minister and State Minister for Forests, Cultural Affairs, and Fisheries, Sudhir Mungantiwar, has assured that this scheme will always serve the sisters of the state and will never be discontinued. He urged the public to go door to door, raising awareness so that every eligible sister can enroll in the scheme.

Mungantiwar was speaking at the district-level benefit distribution program of the ‘Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana,’ organized by the district administration at the Priyadarshini Indira Gandhi Auditorium. Attendees included MLA Kishore Jorgewar, Collector Vinay Gowda G.C., Municipal Commissioner Vipin Paliwal, Assistant Collector Kashmira Najim, and other dignitaries.

Mungantiwar emphasized that women across the state should register for this scheme without heeding any rumors. Under the scheme, ₹1500 will be deposited monthly into the bank accounts of registered sisters. He also instructed the administration to ensure that any unregistered eligible sisters are reached and their applications are processed.

So far, 2.84 lakh women in Chandrapur district have benefited from the scheme, with 99% of women’s applications qualifying. Mungantiwar expressed satisfaction at the joy women experience when they receive an SMS notification of funds being deposited. He reassured that this happiness would continue, with no cause for concern. He also mentioned that farmers receive ₹12,000 annually from the central and state governments, and now the sisters will receive ₹18,000 per annum from the state government. The scheme’s payments began on August 15, and 1.24 crore sisters across the state are receiving the funds. Mungantiwar assured that everyone would receive their money by Raksha Bandhan and that no one could halt this scheme.

He further noted that 44 lakh citizens in the state are receiving subsidies for the destitute, which initially amounted to ₹600. During his tenure as Finance Minister, this subsidy was increased to ₹1200, and now it stands at ₹1500. The state government is also covering 100% of vocational education costs for OBC and economically weaker section girls. Additionally, women receive a 50% discount on bus travel through the ST service. Under the Jeevandayee and Ayushman Yojana, women will undergo health screenings and receive free treatment. The government’s goal is to provide employment to Ladakhi youth through the Chief Minister’s Youth Work Training Scheme.

Mungantiwar praised the district administration, led by Collector Vinay Gowda, for organizing an excellent program. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting women and ensuring that various government schemes reach the grassroots level. A call center will be established to address complaints from those whose accounts have not yet been credited. He assured that any complaints received at the call center would be promptly addressed by the administration.

MLA Kishore Jorgewar also spoke on the occasion, congratulating the Chief Minister and both Deputy Chief Ministers for initiating this scheme. He noted that ₹3000 from the Ladki Bahin Yojana is being directly deposited into women’s accounts, describing it as a self-esteem fund that may be increased in the future. Jorgewar also encouraged the women to save the money they receive. In his introductory remarks, Collector Vinay Gowda highlighted that 2.84 lakh applications from the district had qualified for the scheme. He credited the success of the initiative to the hard work of the district administration, which was guided and supported by Guardian Minister Mungantiwar.

Spontaneous Response to Selfie Point

Guardian Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar inspected stalls showcasing various schemes. The district administration had set up boards with information about these schemes to raise public awareness. There was also a spontaneous and enthusiastic response from women to the Selfie Point dedicated to the Chief Minister’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.

Beneficiary Testimony: Rohini Ramteke, a beneficiary of the scheme, shared her experience: “I am a young woman from a modest family, and the Anganwadi workers provided reliable information on where and how to fill out the application form for this scheme. I am thankful to the administration for ensuring that this scheme reaches women like me.” Pranitha Landge, another beneficiary, said, “I am an ordinary housewife, and I am very happy that I will receive ₹1500 per month through this scheme while staying at home. I sincerely hope that the Chief Minister and the state government will continue this excellent initiative for women.”

Check Distribution: On this occasion, Guardian Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar symbolically distributed checks to women beneficiaries. Among those receiving checks as representatives of the Chief Minister’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana were Mangla Pendam, Priyanka Chandek, Rasika Durge, Shobha Vakudkar, Vandana Vandhare, Sanjeeta Rahmatullah Pathan, and Mangala Khandale. Additionally, Kavita Jadhav was honored for assisting with the online applications of 1,720 women.

Inspection of Stalls: Guardian Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar inspected stalls showcasing various state government welfare schemes. The event saw an enthusiastic response from the public. On this occasion, the beneficiary women expressed their gratitude by tying rakhis to the dignitaries on stage. The program was moderated by Aishwarya Bhalerao, and the vote of thanks was delivered by District Women and Child Development Officer Deepak Banait.