The Maharashtra Government on June 28, 2024, approved the launch of the Maharashtra State’s “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin” scheme to promote economic independence of women in the state, improve their health and nutrition, and strengthen their decisive role in the family. Under this scheme, eligible women in the age group of 21 to 65 in the state of Maharashtra will be provided with a financial benefit of Rs. 1,500/- per month through DBT.