Nagpur, Aug. 24 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today announced that the Maharashtra government has identified nearly 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries under the "Ladli Behna Yojana".
Addressing the media, Fadnavis said the scheme is strictly intended for genuinely eligible women, and those who obtained benefits through false information or illegal means will no longer receive assistance.
"A thorough verification drive was carried out across the state, scrutinising documents and data to detect irregularities.
As a result, ineligible beneficiaries, including several from Nagpur, have been identified and their aid will be discontinued immediately," he stated.
The Chief Minister stressed that the government's action reflecte...