The Telangana government launched the Mahalakshmi scheme to empower women of below-poverty level categories. Any woman in Telangana irrespective of her caste can apply for this scheme. Under this scheme, the woman head of a family can receive a monthly assistance and cooking benefits. Keep reading to learn more about this scheme, its application process, eligibility criteria, benefits, etc.
What is Mahalakshmi Scheme in Telangana?
Telangana Government has launched theMahalakshmi Scheme for families that come under BPL, APL, or other marginal categories. Under this scheme, eligible families receiveRs.2,500 per month to improve their standard of living,gas cylinders of Rs.500 andfree bus travelacross Telangana.
Mahalakshmi Scheme Details
Below are the details of the Telangana Mahalakshmi scheme:
Name of the Scheme | Mahalakshmi Scheme |
Launched by | Telangana Government |
State | Telangana |
Beneficiary | Women of underprivileged households |
Benefits | Financial assistance of Rs.2,500 per month, free TSRC bus travel across Telangana, and availability of LPG cylinder at Rs.500 |
Date of Application | 28.12.2023 |
Last Date of Application | 06.01.2024 |
Application Mode | Offline |
Mahalakshmi Scheme Benefits
Here are the benefits available under the Mahalakshmi scheme:
- Women applicants from Telangana can receive amonthly assistance of Rs.2,500.
- The applicants can getLPG gas cylinders at Rs.500.
- Eligible woman applicants will receive the subsidy and financial assistance amount directly in their bank account.
- All Telanganawomen can travel in TSRTC buses all over the statefree of cost.
Mahalakshmi Scheme Free Bus
There areno eligibility criteria to avail of the free bus travelunder theMahalakshmi schemein Telangana. Every woman and girl in Telangana can take advantage of free TSRTC bus travel across Telangana. Below are therules for free bus travel under the Mahalakshmi Scheme in Telangana:
- All girls, women, and transgender persons of all age groups residing in Telangana can travel on buses for free.
- They can travel anywhere for free in buses within the borders of Telangana in Palle Velugu and Express buses.
- Women will need to show their Aadhaar cards to the bus conductors to verify and issue zero-rupee tickets for free travel.
Mahalakshmi Scheme Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the Mahalakshmi scheme, apart from free bus travel in TSRTC, are as follows:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Telangana.
- The applicant’s annual family income should be below Rs.2 lakh.
- Women of the BPL, APL, and Antyodaya categories can apply for this scheme.
- The woman must be the head of the family or household if applying to receive Rs.2,500 per month under this scheme.
- The woman must have a valid LPG connection in their household if applying to receive a gas cylinder Rs.500 under this scheme.
- Only one woman from each family is eligible for these benefits.
- Government employees and taxpayers are not eligible for this scheme.
- If the husband of a woman files GST returns or Income tax returns, she cannot apply for this scheme.
Applying for Mahalakshmi scheme
You can apply for the Mahalakshmi scheme by following the below steps:
Step 1: Visit Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha or Municipal Corporation Office.
Step 2: Collect the application form for the Mahalakshmi scheme and fill it out with the necessary information. You can alsodownload the form and fill it out.
Step 3: Attach the required documents along with the filled-out application form.
Step 4: Cross-check the application form and attached documents and submit them to the Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha, or Municipal Corporation Office.
Thelast date to apply for theMahalakshmi scheme was 06.01.2024. However, there is no need to apply for free bus travel under the Mahalakshmi scheme.
Mahalakshmi Scheme Telangana Documents Required
Here are the essential documents you need to submit while applying for the Mahalakshmi scheme:
- Ration card
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details
- Income certificate
- Husband's Aadhaar card
- Resident proof of Telangana
- Gas connection receipt (for gas subsidy)
Mahalakshmi Scheme Status
Applicants can check the Mahalakshmi scheme status by following the below process:
- Visit thePraja Palana website.
- Enter your application number and click ‘View Status’.
- Your Mahalakshmi Scheme application status will be displayed on the screen.
Now that you know everything about the Mahalakshmi scheme in Telangana, you can apply for it by fulfilling the abovementioned criteria. Eligible women can receive a monthly aid of Rs.2,500 to upgrade their family’s economic standards and gas cylinders at Rs.500. Under the scheme, all women in Telangana can travel free of cost in buses.
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