His assertion got here amid experiences that 14,000 males had been beneficiaries of the scheme, underneath which ladies get Rs 1500 per 30 days as support topic to sure circumstances, together with annual household revenue.
The scheme began in August final yr and is credited as one of many prime causes for the spectacular victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti within the November 2024 meeting polls.
“Ladki Bahin scheme was launched to assist poor ladies. There may be completely no purpose why males must be its beneficiaries. We are going to get better cash given to them. If they don't cooperate, additional motion shall be taken,” Pawar advised reporters.
“Some ladies employed with the federal government had additionally turn out to be beneficiaries however we eliminated their names. As we proceed to assessment the scheme's working, we are going to maintain eradicating such names,” he added.
