Telangana Mahalakshmi Scheme 2024: The Congress Party released their Election Manifesto (Abhaya Hastham) for the recent assembly elections. As a part of Congress 6 guarantees, they have pledged to implement six programmes if they win power in this manifesto. Among those six schemes is the Mahalakshmi scheme. Now after winning elections & coming to power, the newly elected govt. is keen on implementing its pre poll promises. Read below to check the detailed information related to TS Mahalakshmi Yojana like highlights, objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, steps to apply, and much more.
Mahalakshmi Scheme in Telangana Budget 2024-25
On 10th February 2024, Finance Minister presented Telangana Budget 2024-25. While presenting the budget, FM said "Free RTC Bus Transport Facility under Mahalakshmi Scheme was launched by our government on 09 December 2023. The women of the State are extremely happy about this facility. To ensure smooth implementation of the scheme, we have provided funds to TSRTC to the tune of Rs.300 crores each month and we will continue support the scheme".FM added "Women constitute 50 per cent in the society. Hence women
empowerment should not be confined to only a select few. This
is precisely the reason why the Congress allocated a Lion’s share
of its promises in its Manifesto for the welfare of the women. On
December 9, 2023 we have launched Free RTC Bus travel facility
toall the women of the state. The women of the State are
extremely happy about this wonderful facility and are lauding it.
In an effort to make women self reliant we will strengthen the
Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Indira Kranthi Patham
Scheme".
The two guarantees - free travel for women in TSRTC buses across the State and the Rajiv Aarogyasri health insurance scheme which provides Rs 10 lakh assistance to the beneficiaries - will be launched on December 9, the birthday of Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Detailed discussions on implementation the other four guarantees - Rythu Bharosa, Gruha Jyothi, Indiramma Indlu and Yuva Vikasam - would be held in due course of time,” he said and made it clear that all the guarantees will be implemented within 100 days.
About Telangana Mahalakshmi Scheme 2024
Rahul Gandhi made the announcement to start the Telangana Mahalakshmi Scheme. They announced their election manifesto (Abhaya Hastham) on September 18, 2023, and this plan is included in it. Under this plan, the party has pledged to offer 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women and gas cylinders at the rate of Rs. 500 per LPG cylinder.
In addition to this, there would be free travel for women in all TSRTC buses across the state.
Telangana Mahalakshmi Yojana Objective
- The Mahalakshmi Scheme's primary goal is to give the monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2500 to women residents.
- The plan will give LPG cylinders at a cost of Rs. 500 per cylinder to women.
- This programme would even provide free travel facility to women in TSRTC buses.
Cabinet Approval for Free Travel for Women in TSRTC Buses
Soon after taking oath as the chief minister, A Revanth Reddy held the first Cabinet meeting of the Congress government on 7 December 2023. The Cabinet decided to implement two out of the six guarantees that the Congress announced for the people of Telangana in its manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls.The two guarantees - free travel for women in TSRTC buses across the State and the Rajiv Aarogyasri health insurance scheme which provides Rs 10 lakh assistance to the beneficiaries - will be launched on December 9, the birthday of Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Detailed discussions on implementation the other four guarantees - Rythu Bharosa, Gruha Jyothi, Indiramma Indlu and Yuva Vikasam - would be held in due course of time,” he said and made it clear that all the guarantees will be implemented within 100 days.
Benefits of Telangana Mahalakshmi Yojna
Some of the key benefits of the Telangana Mahalakshmi Scheme are as follows:- Beneficiaries will receive a variety of perks under the programme.
- In its electoral manifesto, the Congress party declared that it will implement the Telangana Mahalakshmi plan.
- After Congress Party has retained power, they have pledged to give 2,500 as monthly assistance to women.
- Additionally, gas cylinders at a subsidized price of Rs. 500 per 14.2 Kg cylinder would be given to women residents.
- In addition, each women would be able to travel free of cost in any TSRTC buses running in the state.
- This programme would result in women empowerment across the state.
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Eligibility Criteria for Telangana Mahalakshmi Scheme
The applicants applying for the scheme must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:- The candidate must live in Telangana permanently.
- The candidate ought to be a women resident of the state.
- Application form is must to be filled by women to get Rs. 2500 per month assistance, gas cylinders at Rs. 500 and free travel in TSRTC buses.
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Required Documents for TS Mahalakshmi Yojna
Some of the important documents required for the Mahalakshmi scheme in Telangana are as follows:- Recent Passport size photograph
- Aadhar card of women applicant
- Residence certificate
- Income certificate
- Email ID
- Mobile number
- Any other ID proof
Steps to Apply for TS Mahalakshmi Scheme
There is no certain application process yet released by the government, also no website has been mentioned by the government. Although, general application process to apply for the scheme has been mentioned below.- First of all, visit the official website of the Mahalakshmi scheme
- The homepage of the website will open on your screen
- Click on the "Apply Online" link.
- The application form will open on your screen
- Now, fill in the form with all the required details
- After that, upload all the required documents
- Finally, click on the submit button to complete the application process.
Overview of TS Mahalakshmi Yojana
| Name of Scheme | Mahalakshmi Scheme |
| State | Telangana |
| Scheme Type | Women Empowerment Scheme |
| First Mention in | Congress Manifesto (Abhaya Hastham) |
| Beneficiaries | Women residents of TS state |
| Announced by | Sh. Rahul Gandhi before Telangana assembly elections |
| Benefit | Rs. 2,500 monthly assistance to women, gas cylinders at Rs. 500, free travel in TSRTC buses |
| Apply Online Process | To Begin Soon |
| Launch Date | Stay tuned for further updates |
Source / Reference Link: Telangana Congress Manifesto 2023-24 PDF
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