<h1>Maharashtra Budget 2025-26: Rs 64,008 Crore for Gender Initiatives, Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme Funding Cut by Rs 10,000 Crore.</h1> Maharashtra has allocated Rs 64,008 crore for gender-specific initiatives in its 2025-26 budget, representing 8.45% of the total expenditure. This allocation is part of the main budget and not a separate one for women. The government faced criticism for reducing the Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme's funding from Rs 46,000 crore to Rs 36,000 crore. Additionally, Rs 1,00,605 crore has been allocated for the child budget, making up 13.28% of the total outlay. The budget aims to integrate gender sensitivity into financial planning, with a total expenditure of Rs 7,57,576 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 1,36,000 crore.