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Economic Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Ladki Bahin Yojana fraud beneficiaries beware: Maharashtra govt to cross-check income tax data; check who is eligible to get Rs 1,500 per month
The Maharashtra government can now access Income Tax Return data to identify fraudulent beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. This move, enabled by a central government notification, aims to tighten screening and ensure only eligible women from economically weaker backgrounds receive the financial assistance of Rs. 1500 or more per month. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How will the new law impact Ladki Bahin Yojana? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What did Income Tax Department notification say? Popular in Wealth 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th instalment: When will PM Kisan beneficiaries receive the next instalment? What is Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? Who is eligible for Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is not eligible for Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana? The Maharashtra Government can now access Income Tax Return (ITR) filing data to identify fraudulent beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin Yojana . The Central government, via a notification, has allowed the Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development, to access the data and identify fraudulent notification is issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on June 3, move is expected to tighten the screening process for selecting eligible beneficiaries, making it more data-driven and precise. The Maharashtra government will now be able to use official Income Tax data to identify and exclude income taxpayers from the Ladki Bahin scheme, ensuring that only economically eligible women benefit from the program. The move helps reduce fraudulent claims and improve transparency in welfare read: HDFC Bank credit card rules changing from July 1, 2025: New charges on rent, gaming, and reward limits Last week, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare revealed that more than 2,200 government employees had wrongly received benefits under the Ladki Bahin to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), 'In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby specifies 'Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development' for the purposes of the said clause in connection with sharing of information regarding Income-tax payers' for identifying eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana .'This decision has been made under Section 138(1)(a)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which allows the government to disclose income tax-related information to specified authorities for public interest Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a flagship initiative of the Maharashtra Government to provide financial assistance to specific women from economically weaker is the amount paid to eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana?According to the website, 'The said beneficiary woman may be receiving benefits of Rs. 1500 or more per month.'To be eligible for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a beneficiary must be fulfil the following criteria:She must be a resident of the state of widowed, divorced, abandoned and destitute women in the state as well as only one unmarried woman in the minimum age should be 21 years and the maximum age of 65 beneficiary should have his own bank account linked to annual income of the beneficiary family should not exceed Rs. 2.50 woman who does not fulfil the eligibility criteria does not qualify to get assistance under the Ladki Bahin Scheme. For instance, if the beneficiary's combined annual family income exceeds Rs. 2.50 lakh, they will not be eligible for the benefit under the if the beneficiary's family members are income tax payers, then women cannot take benefit under Ladki Bahin per the scheme details, 'Those whose family members are working as regular/permanent employees in any Government Department/Undertaking/Board/Local Body of Government of India or State Government or are drawing pension after retirement. However, employees working through external agencies, voluntary workers and contractual employees with an income up to Rs. 2.50 lakhs will be eligible. If the beneficiary woman is receiving benefits of Rs. 1500/- or more per month through a financial scheme implemented by other government departments, or those whose family members are current or former MPs/MLAs, Those whose family members are Chairman/Vice Chairman/Director/Member of a board/Corporation/Undertaking of the Government of India or a State Government and Those who have a four-wheeled vehicle (excluding tractors) registered in the name of their family members.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
CM mass marriage plan to reach more couples
Lucknow: UP govt has increased the annual income eligibility for the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana to Rs 3 lakh from 2 lakh, aiming to extend benefits to a broader group of families. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Starting from the fiscal year 2025–26, the financial assistance under the scheme has been raised to Rs 1 lakh per couple. According to a senior officials, the revised scheme is expected to encourage more applicants from both rural and urban areas. Recently, a mass marriage event was held in Gorakhpur on May 27, where 1,200 couples were married under the programme. District officials and the social welfare department have begun the process of identifying and verifying eligible beneficiaries. District magistrates have been directed to ensure accurate preparation of beneficiary lists and to conduct outreach drives for maximum participation. "Coordination with local bodies, gram panchayats and anganwadi centres has been emphasized to maintain accuracy in beneficiary identification," he added. The scheme prioritizes Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and economically weaker families from various regions. The assistance package includes Rs 60,000 transferred directly to the bride's bank account, Rs 25,000 worth of household gifts, and Rs 15,000 allocated for wedding arrangements. Welfare teams are actively conducting field visits and application verification in districts, including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, Agra and Jhansi, to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process. He also said that since its launch in 2017, the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana has supported over 4.7 lakh girls from financially disadvantaged families by facilitating their marriages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Data indicates significant participation from Dalit, backward-class and minority communities with more than 2.2 lakh Dalit girls and 1.3 lakh girls from backward classes benefiting so far," he added. Lucknow: UP govt has increased the annual income eligibility for the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana to Rs 3 lakh from 2 lakh, aiming to extend benefits to a broader group of families. Starting from the fiscal year 2025–26, the financial assistance under the scheme has been raised to Rs 1 lakh per couple. According to a senior officials, the revised scheme is expected to encourage more applicants from both rural and urban areas. Recently, a mass marriage event was held in Gorakhpur on May 27, where 1,200 couples were married under the programme. District officials and the social welfare department have begun the process of identifying and verifying eligible beneficiaries. District magistrates have been directed to ensure accurate preparation of beneficiary lists and to conduct outreach drives for maximum participation. "Coordination with local bodies, gram panchayats and anganwadi centres has been emphasized to maintain accuracy in beneficiary identification," he added. The scheme prioritizes Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and economically weaker families from various regions. The assistance package includes Rs 60,000 transferred directly to the bride's bank account, Rs 25,000 worth of household gifts, and Rs 15,000 allocated for wedding arrangements. Welfare teams are actively conducting field visits and application verification in districts, including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, Agra and Jhansi, to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process. He also said that since its launch in 2017, the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana has supported over 4.7 lakh girls from financially disadvantaged families by facilitating their marriages. "Data indicates significant participation from Dalit, backward-class and minority communities with more than 2.2 lakh Dalit girls and 1.3 lakh girls from backward classes benefiting so far," he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maiya Samman to Mahila Swabalamban: Women venture into entrepreneurship
1 2 Ranchi: Saihun Lakra, a 37-year-old woman in Ranchi's Lada village, had to depend on her husband for her small needs or take loans, to run her family. But her life has taken a turn since she has started getting financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (MMSY). Now, she not only fulfils her needs but also helps her husband in buying essentials for his paddy field, with the assistance. Saihun invested the money from the welfare scheme in poultry farming and earned modest returns by selling eggs and chickens. "I started poultry farming in October last year by investing Rs 2,000 to buy 20 chicks. After around three months, I sold some and earned Rs 5,000. Besides, I earn around Rs 1,000 a month by selling eggs. I fulfil the needs of my family and help my husband in agriculture," she told TOI. Like Saihun, many others have also embarked on entrepreneurial ventures through poultry farming and goatery, aiming to achieve economic self-reliance. Roushni Kachhap of Kesaro village bought three goats with the Maiya Samman amount and now hopes to earn a modest sum by selling a pair once they grow up. "I always dreamt of starting my own business, but could not due to economic constraints. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The govt scheme renewed my hopes. I purchased goats in April and have been taking good care of them so that I can earn a good sum by selling them after they grow up," Roushni said. The Ranchi administration has further bolstered this initiative with the 'Maiya Samman to Mahila Swabalamban' programme, distributing chicks, goats and ducks at minimal costs to empower women and supplement their family's income. Ranchi DC Manjunath Bhajantri, who envisioned the first-of-its-kind initiative in the state, told TOI that the primary focus behind the initiative is to promote the wise use of the amount received under the scheme and prevent the beneficiaries from falling into cybercriminals' trap. "We aim to multiply Rs 2,500 they get under the scheme by at least 10 times. The district administration has conducted several programmes, in co-ordination with SHGs, to motivate women to venture into entrepreneurship. This way, they will not only be able to extend a helping to their families but also contribute to the state's growth," the DC added. So far, 5,170 beneficiaries have got chicks, 1,048 got goats, and 853 got ducks under the initiative, in 18 blocks of Ranchi district.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Over 1,000 SHG women to benefit from loan distribution in Varanasi
Over 1,000 women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be benefited from a loan which was distributed in a programme for SHG women at the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Varanasi. The loan distribution programme was held at RSETI. It was organised on the initiative of deputy commissioner self-employment Pawan Kumar Singh and regional head of Union Bank of India Varanasi Shailendra Kumar. On this occasion, Union Bank of India distributed a loan of ₹36,85,000 ( ₹3.68 crore). A demo cheque was symbolically handed over to the women of the group. In the programme, Mamta of Vikaskhand Sevapuri and Mamta of SHG Harhua shared their success stories, highlighting the change and journey in their lives by taking a loan from the SHG. Lead Bank Union Bank of India's Varanasi region head Shailendra Kumar spoke about continuing loan distribution to the women of the group and providing necessary support from the bank. District mission manager Shravan Kumar Singh appealed to the Bank Sakhis to connect more SHG women with livelihood opportunities. On this occasion, Vikram Singh, Rekha Kesari, beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam and Solar Rooftop schemes, along with Bank Sakhis and SHG women, were present.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt forms spl body for boosting agri enterprises
Lucknow: After announcing the launch of ' Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana ' to boost the income of small and marginal farmers in the state, the Yogi Adityanath govt lent an additional push to yet another of its ambitious ' Self-reliant Farmer Related Development Scheme ' by constituting a dedicated State Level Project Management Unit (SLPMU) for the purpose. The SLPMU will serve as the nerve centre for all planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation activities associated with the scheme, according to a recent communique sent by the state govt to the agricultural directorate. Aimed at strengthening grassroots-level agricultural enterprises , the scheme is designed to bolster the functioning and sustainability of farmer producer organisations (FPOs) through institutional support in the ongoing 2025-26 fiscal. The operation of the scheme will be supervised by a CEO, who will exercise administrative control over various implementation mechanisms. This applies in the case of FPO Cell, which has been constituted specifically for this purpose. The CEO will be the primary authority ensuring that all decisions and policy directives are translated into actions. The FPO Cell will be a specialised unit and serve as the core body for supporting, guiding and handholding the FPOs across state. To operationalise this cell, the govt has sanctioned the appointment of expert professionals and support staff. These professionals will bring in expertise in areas like agricultural value chains, FPO formation and governance, business planning and financial management, market linkages and agri-logistics and policy implementation and MIS reporting. Support staff will be deployed to assist with field coordination, data management, documentation, communications and logistical arrangements. Their presence will ensure the seamless execution of routine operations and field-level interventions, a senior official said. The team and support personnel will have defined roles. The team will be responsible for conducting training programmes for FPO members to enhance managerial and business skills. It will also provide end-to-end support for business planning, besides tracking progress against targets.
