CAG Flags Excess Spending In Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana; 92 Lakh Beneficiaries Removed
A Comptroller and Auditor General audit has flagged significant financial irregularities in Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The report highlights an excess expenditure of
A Comptroller and Auditor General audit has flagged significant financial irregularities in Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The report highlights an excess expenditure of 3,541 crore rupees by the Women and Children Development Department, which spent 33,237 crore rupees against an authorised budget of approximately 29,000 crore rupees. The audit notes that between January and March, 15,586 crore rupees were withdrawn from the treasury and parked in virtual personal deposit accounts without immediate spending needs, violating public finance rules.
The report points to weak planning, poor budget estimation, and inadequate expenditure control. Concurrently, a verification exercise led to the removal of 92 lakh names from the beneficiary list. Removals were primarily due to incomplete KYC, exceeding the family income limit, and having government employees in the family. The scrutiny also revealed male beneficiaries and government employees on the list. The audit questions the financial discipline and planning behind the large-scale welfare programme, emphasising the need for realistic beneficiary counts and proper fund management.
Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more.
Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel
The BriefWire