Key facts
- Ladki Bahin Yojana will not be shut down.
- A verification drive and e-KYC were conducted.
- The number of beneficiaries decreased from 2.4 crore to 1.7 crore.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that the Ladki Bahin Yojana will not be discontinued. The scheme has undergone an extensive verification drive, which included mandatory e-KYC for all beneficiaries. As a result of this process, the total number of individuals receiving financial assistance has decreased. The beneficiary count has dropped from an initial 2.4 crore to 1.7 crore.