<h1>Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana: Rs 17,505.90 Crore Disbursed to 2.38 Crore Women, Boosts Employment Despite Fiscal Concerns</h1> The Maharashtra government has disbursed Rs 17,505.90 crore to 2.38 crore women under the Ladki Bahin Yojana by December 2024, as reported in the Economic Survey. Launched in August 2024, the scheme provides Rs 1,500 monthly to women aged 21-65 to boost employment and economic development. The program is credited with contributing to the Mahayuti alliance's electoral success, although its financial sustainability is questioned due to the state's fiscal deficit. Additionally, women Self Help Groups received significant loans, and the report highlighted ongoing issues of crimes against women and related complaints.