<h1>Maharashtra Budget 2025-26: Rs 36,000 Crore for Ladki Bahin Scheme, New Industrial Policy, Motor Vehicle Tax Hike Proposed.</h1> The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 36,000 crore for the Ladki Bahin scheme in its Rs 7,00,020 crore budget for 2025-26, without increasing the promised allowance. A new industrial policy aims for Rs 40 lakh crore investment and 50 lakh jobs. The government proposed a 1% increase in Motor Vehicle Tax on CNG and LPG vehicles, generating additional revenue. Plans include a third airport near Vadhvan port, operational by 2030, and a night landing facility at Shirdi airport. The budget also emphasizes rural housing, agricultural growth, healthcare accessibility, and cultural heritage projects. The fiscal deficit is pegged at Rs 1,36,234 crore.