- Maharashtra government starts door-to-door checks for Ladki Bahin Scheme beneficiaries to stop fraud.
- Anganwadi workers play a key role in confirming beneficiary details through home visits.
- Jalna district reports many fraud cases, including fake documents and ineligible recipients.
Ladki Bahin Scheme by the Maharashtra government is meant to help women but recently faced problems because of fake claims. To fix this, officials have started a detailed door-to-door check, adding to digital checks to make sure only real beneficiaries get support. This step is important to keep clarity and protect state funds.
Door-to-Door Checks of Ladki Bahin Scheme Beneficiaries
To stop fraud in the Ladki Bahin Scheme, the Maharashtra government has begun physical checks of beneficiaries. This goes beyond earlier digital checks, aiming to find and remove people who wrongly got benefits.
Role of Anganwadi Workers in the Verification Process
Anganwadi workers have been given the job of visiting homes to confirm the truth of beneficiary details. Their close ties with local communities make them perfect for this, as they can accurately check if each beneficiary is eligible during these visits.
Common Fraudulent Practices Found
During the checks, many fake activities were found. These include women from the same family changing documents to claim multiple benefits. Shockingly, over 14,000 men were found to have received funds even though the scheme is only for women. Also, some government employees who should not get benefits were found to be beneficiaries.
Effect of Fraud on the Scheme and State Finances
Fake claims have put a big strain on Maharashtra’s treasury. The Ladki Bahin Scheme, started before Assembly elections, gave electoral benefits to the ruling Mahayuti alliance. But opposition parties have raised worries about the scheme’s future, saying it might be stopped after elections because of its high cost.
Digital vs Physical Verification: Why Both Are Needed
Although the Department of Information Technology has started re-checking applications digitally, officials agree that digital checks alone can’t fully stop fraud. Physical checks at beneficiaries’ homes are needed to keep clarity, responsibility, and catch cases that digital systems might miss.
Focus on Jalna District: High Fraud Cases
Jalna district has become a center for fake activities related to the Ladki Bahin Scheme. The large number of irregularities reported here has led the government to take stronger actions, including more door-to-door checks and closer monitoring of beneficiaries.
These efforts show Maharashtra’s promise to protect the honesty of the Ladki Bahin Scheme and make sure its benefits reach the right women. If you are a beneficiary or know someone who is, be ready for verification visits and cooperate with Anganwadi workers to help keep the scheme clear and fair.