Maharashtra Budget 2024: Petrol and Diesel Prices Slashed in Mumbai, Benefits for Farmers and Women
Get the highlights of Maharashtra Budget 2024, including reduced petrol and diesel prices in Mumbai, benefits for farmers, women, and more.
Maharashtra Budget 2024Petrol And Diesel PricesFarmers BenefitsWomen EmpowermentHealthcare InitiativesReal Estate MumbaiJun 28, 2024
The move is expected to cost the state exchequer Rs 200 crore. Additionally, the government has announced that three gas cylinders will be provided free of cost to all households under the CM Anna Chhatra Yojana.
Farmers will also benefit from the budget, with the government announcing a Rs 5,000 per hectare bonus for crops such as cotton and soybean. Milk-producing farmers will receive a bonus of Rs 5 per liter, even after July 1, 2024.
Women will receive financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, which is expected to cost the state Rs 46,000 crore annually. The government has also announced the establishment of 100 special fast-track courts to address cases of crimes against women.
In the healthcare sector, the government has announced free medical check-ups and treatment for warkaris, as well as the formation of a warkari development corporation to support the community's growth. The state has also increased the health cover under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana from Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs.
Other highlights of the budget include a housing scheme to provide affordable housing to people, a bamboo plantation drive, and a textile park to boost the textile industry. The state has also announced plans to establish a scuba diving center in Sindhudurg to promote tourism in the coastal region.
Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India, with a growing economy. The state government has been focusing on initiatives to benefit various sections of the population, including farmers, women, and youth.
The Government of Maharashtra is the governing body of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The government is headed by the Chief Minister and is responsible for implementing policies and initiatives for the development of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reduction in petrol price in Mumbai?
The petrol price in Mumbai has been reduced by 65 paise per liter.
What is the bonus for farmers for crops such as cotton and soybean?
The government has announced a Rs 5,000 per hectare bonus for crops such as cotton and soybean.
What is the financial assistance for women under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme?
Women will receive financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme.
What is the increase in health cover under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana?
The health cover under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana has been increased from Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs.
What is the initiative for promoting tourism in the coastal region?
The state has announced plans to establish a scuba diving center in Sindhudurg to promote tourism in the coastal region.
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