Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis shelves another populist Scheme introduced by Eknath Shinde Amid Financial Strain
Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis shelves another populist Scheme introduced by Eknath Shinde Amid Financial Strain
Amid a financial strain Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis Shelves another Populist Scheme Introduced
by Eknath Shinde.
Reportedly, the Mukhyamantri Yojanadoot scheme, announced in August 2024 with a budget of Rs 300 crore, has been put on hot burner due to financial constraints.
The scheme aimed to generate employment by recruiting 50,000 young individuals for six months, offering them a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000.
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The Mukhyamantri Yojanadoot scheme, announced in August 2024 with a budget of Rs 300 crore, has been put on back burner
due to financial constraints.
The scheme aimed to generate employment by recruiting 50,000 young individuals for six months, offering them a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000. Each gram panchayat in rural areas and each ward in urban regions was to have one ‘doot’ (messenger) responsible for promotion of various government schemes.
An official from the skill development department, which had envisioned the scheme, revealed that early doubts about its execution arose when application deadlines were repeatedly extended.
Initially set for September 17, 2024, the deadline was pushed to October 13 due to pressure from ruling party leaders, reported Hindustan Times. However, with the model code of conduct coming into force on October 15, the scheme’s implementation was halted after the Opposition filed a complaint with the Election Commission, claiming it was a ploy to influence voters.
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