1.8 cr applications received for Ladki Bahin scheme in 25 days: Nirupam

Nirupam claimed that the Nari Shakti Dut app has significantly streamlined the online application process, with seven-eight lakh applications being submitted daily.
“Additionally, the app has been downloaded 88 lakh times, averaging 800 downloads per minute. Currently, the Nari Shakti Dut app ranks as the 27th most downloaded app in the country, with 650 applications submitted every minute through it,” he said. Nirupam noted that no previous scheme has ever received such an extensive response.

He claimed that the massive turnout is a “testament to the trust that the mothers of the state place” in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

“To date, the government has received 1.3 crore applications online and 50 lakh applications through offline modes. The government aims to benefit at least 2 to 2.5 crore women through this scheme. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2024. The Shiv Sena will initiate a campaign from August 2 to promote registration in Mumbai and its surrounding areas,” Nirupam said.

Pune district has reported the highest number of registrations, with 8.63 lakh women submitting their forms, he added.

Responding to the criticism on the financial viability of the scheme, Nirupam assured that the state government has not sought any financial assistance from the central government “This scheme is entirely funded by the state government, and there is no parallel to the Congress’s schemes. The Maharashtra Chief Minister remains committed to his promise,” he said.

Nirupam expressed confidence that by August 17, 2024, women who have completed their KYC process will receive the amount in their bank accounts.