Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Announces New Schemes for Women, Farmers, and More
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Announces New Schemes for Women, Farmers, and More
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the state budget during the Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra Assembly. He announced the 'Mukhyanantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, which will provide Rs 1500 per month to women aged 21 to 60, starting from July 2024. This scheme is inspired by Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna Yojana.
Ajit Pawar also revealed several other initiatives:
- Rs 5000 per hectare bonus for cotton and soybean farmers.
- Rs 5 per litre bonus for milk-producing farmers.
- Increased compensation for deaths due to animal attacks from Rs 20 lakhs to Rs 25 lakhs.
- Three free gas cylinders per year for all households under the CM Anna Chhatra Yojana.
- Reduced tax on diesel from 24% to 21% and on petrol from 26% to 25%.
- Support for religious minorities and the third gender under various schemes.
- Increased medical insurance limit from Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs and expanded the number of empaneled hospitals from 1000 to 1900.
- Rs 175 for each bamboo plantation and 8 lakh solar pumps for farmers to provide free energy.
The monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly began on June 28 and will continue until July 12. This is the last legislative session before the state assembly elections in the next four months.
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Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state in the western part of India. It is known for its capital city, Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
Deputy CM
Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This person is the second-highest-ranking official in the state government, just below the Chief Minister.
Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar is a politician in India who is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Mukhyanantri Majhi Ladki Bahin
This is a new scheme announced by the Maharashtra government to provide financial support to women aged 21-60. They will receive Rs 1500 per month.
Bonuses for farmers
Farmers will get extra money as a reward for their hard work. This is to help them financially and encourage better farming practices.
Free gas cylinders
The government will provide gas cylinders for cooking at no cost to help families save money.
Reduced taxes on fuel
The government will lower the amount of money people have to pay as tax when they buy fuel like petrol and diesel.
Medical insurance
Medical insurance is a plan that helps people pay for their medical expenses. The government will increase the amount of coverage people can get.
Religious minorities
These are groups of people who follow different religions that are not the majority in the area. The government will provide them with extra support.
Third gender
This term refers to people who do not identify as male or female. The government will offer them special support and benefits.
Bamboo planting
The government will encourage farmers to plant bamboo, which can be used for various purposes and is good for the environment.
Solar pumps
These are water pumps that run on solar energy. They help farmers get water for their crops without using electricity or fuel.
Monsoon session
This is a period when the state government meets to discuss and make decisions. It usually happens during the rainy season, which is called the monsoon in India.
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