Maharashtra CM Shinde announces `Pink Rickshaw Yojana` as Diwali bonus and Dussehra gift to women
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde discussed the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bhen Yojana, launched by the state government, noting that approximately 2.5 crore women have benefitted from the program. The initiative provides monthly assistance of Rs 1500 to women and girls from families with an annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh. CM Shinde also highlighted the newly introduced Pink Rickshaw Yojana, referring to it as a Diwali bonus for the public.
“Today is a happy day and it is Navratri. We started the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bhen Yojana and 2.5 crore women have benefitted from it. Today, Pink Rickshaw Yojana has also been started here. A lot of women have been given this pink rickshaw, this is Diwali's bonus and Dussehra's best wishes...I give everyone my best wishes,” said Eknath Shinde
