Mumbai, October 16: The Maharashtra government in August launched the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana to provide financial assistance to women aged between 21 and 65 years. Under this scheme, INR 1,500 are deposited directly to the bank accounts of eligible women beneficiaries every month. Now, the state government has announced the Ladki Bahin Yojana Diwali Bonus 2024 (Ladli Behna Yojana Diwali Bonus 2024) for the beneficiaries.

As part of the Ladki Bahin Yojana Diwali Bonus 2024 programme, the Maharashtra government is planning to credit INR 3000, which includes the 4th and 5th installment payments, to the beneficiaries. According to an ET report, the October and November installments will be deposited directly to the bank accounts of eligible women beneficiaries in advance as Diwali bonus. Ladki Bahin Yojana: Opposition Parties Worried About Ladki Bahin Scheme’s Popularity, Says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

The eligible women beneficiaries will receive INR 3000 in October instead of the usual Rs 1,500 as the Ladki Bahin Yojana Diwali Bonus 2024 (Ladli Behna Yojana Diwali Bonus 2024). This advance payment of two installments will help women purchase necessary things ahead of the Diwali festivities.

Ladki Bahin Yojana Last Date, Eligibility and List of Documents

The last date to register under the Ladki Bahin Yojana was October 15. All women who are permeant residents of Maharashtra and aged between between 21 and 65 years were eligible to apply for monthly financial assistance under this scheme. Ladki Bahin Yojana Scam Unearthed: Man Takes Photos of Self in Women’s Get Up, Links 1 Account to 30 Aadhaar Cards To Avail Benefits of Scheme Launched by Maharashtra Govt; Probe Launched.

The list documents required for registration includes Aadhaar Card, Identity Card or Certificate, Bank Account, Caste Certificate, Residence Certificate, Age Proof, Ration Card, Passport Size Photograph, Income Proof (Yellow and orange ration card holders no need of income proof), Domicile certificate, Birth Certificate and Voter ID.

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