<h1>Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister warns Ladki Bahin Yojana strains budget, affecting farm loan waivers; tackling fraudulent beneficiaries.</h1> Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister has expressed concerns that the Ladki Bahin Yojana is straining the state's finances, impacting the implementation of the farm loan waiver scheme. Launched by the previous government, the scheme provides a monthly allowance to eligible women, costing approximately Rs 46,000 crore annually. This financial burden has hindered the state's ability to allocate funds for waiving farmers' loans, though the government plans to proceed with the waiver in the coming months as income increases. Additionally, the state is addressing complaints about fraudulent beneficiaries of the scheme, seeking verification from relevant departments.