Maharashtra elections: CM Shinde announces women under 'Ladki Bahin scheme' to get Rs 2100/month, up from Rs 1500

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced an increase in financial aid for women under the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana'. The monthly aid will be raised from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 for eligible women with an annual family income below Rs 2.5 lakh. The announcement was made during the launch of Shinde's election campaign in Kurla.