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Maharashtra Launches 'Ladka Bhau' & Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme

The 'Ladka Bhau' Yojana is a job training and stipend scheme for unemployed male youth, offering apprenticeships in various establishments and monthly stipends based on qualifications.

'Ladka Bhau' Yojana for Unemployed Youth

  • Announced by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on July 17, 2024
  • Job training and stipend scheme for unemployed male youth

Features:

    • Apprenticeships in industrial, non-industrial, government, and semi-government establishments
    • Monthly stipends based on qualifications:
      • 12th pass: Rs 6,000
      • Diploma holders: Rs 8,000
      • Bachelor's degree: Rs 10,000
  • Aims to provide skills and work experience
  • Benefits both youth and establishments with trained manpower

'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' Scheme for Women

  • Announced in the 2024-25 state budget
  • Implemented from July 1, 2024

Eligibility:

    • Married, divorced, and destitute women
    • Age group: 21-60 years
    • Annual family income not exceeding Rs 2.5 lakhs

Benefits:

    • Rs 1,500 monthly allowance via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
    • Three free gas cylinders per year

Aims:

    • Ensure overall development and empowerment of women
    • Promote economic independence and self-reliance
    • Improve health and nutrition

Significance and Political Context

  • Both schemes announced ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections (November 2024)
  • 'Ladka Bhau' Yojana complements 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme
  • Demonstrates government's focus on both male and female demographics
  • Aims to address unemployment and women's empowerment simultaneously
  • Significant budget allocation: Rs 46,000 crore annually for 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme

Impact and Objectives

'Ladka Bhau' Yojana:

    • Skill development for unemployed youth
    • Preparation of skilled workforce
    • Improved employability through practical experience

'Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme:

    • Economic empowerment of women
    • Reduction of gender disparities
    • Enhanced economic security for families
    • Promotion of women's participation in economic activities

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