The Maharashtra government has introduced the ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna’ to support 12th pass youths with monthly financial aid. CM Eknath Shinde unveiled it ahead of the assembly elections.
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Under ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna,’ male students who have completed 12th grade will receive Rs 6,000 monthly. This initiative aims to provide financial support and employment opportunities.
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Diploma holders under the ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna’ will receive Rs 8,000 monthly. The scheme addresses the financial needs and employment opportunities for diploma holders.
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Graduates will receive Rs 10,000 monthly under the scheme. This support is part of the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, focusing on enhancing employment prospects for graduates.
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The government has also pledged free education for female students in the budget, aiming to enhance female literacy and empowerment, contributing to overall social development.
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The Maharashtra government previously launched the ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme, offering Rs 1,500 monthly to economically disadvantaged women aged 21 to 60, with a Rs 46,000 crore budget allocation.
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The ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna’ is designed to address industry manpower needs while providing financial support and employment opportunities to the youth of Maharashtra.
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Finance Minister Ajit Pawar announced the financial provisions for the scheme, ensuring adequate funding to support the beneficiaries and implement the program effectively.
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The government also announced relief measures for farmers, including waivers of electricity bills for irrigation pumps and compensation for soybean and cotton farmers facing low prices.
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Farmers expressed discontent during the elections over issues like delays in lifting the onion export ban. The government aims to address these concerns with new relief measures.
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The Maharashtra government’s ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna’ is a significant step towards supporting youth education and employment, aiming to enhance economic stability and social development in the state.