The Maharashtra state government has introduced a new rule under the Ladki Bahin Scheme, making it mandatory for women beneficiaries to submit the Aadhaar details of their father or husband during the e-KYC process. The step has been taken to verify the annual family income of applicants and ensure that only genuinely eligible women continue to receive benefits.

Large-Scale Irregularities Detected

The decision follows reports of massive irregularities in the scheme, which was launched during the Assembly elections last year and drew a huge public response. Government officials revealed that 26.34 lakh bogus beneficiaries were identified during scrutiny. Shockingly, many men and even government employees had availed themselves of assistance meant exclusively for women.

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