A recent analysis of labor-force data in Maharashtra reveals that women in the state earn an average of 300 rupees per day. Even with consistent employment for 20 days a month, their total monthly income typically ranges from 6,000 to 7,000 rupees. In light of these figures, a proposed scheme offering a 1,500-rupee monthly payment is considered a significant financial contribution.
Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin: Why India’s largest cash-transfer scheme for women is under scrutiny
