Maharashtra Government Scraps Free Sari Scheme for 25 Lakh Families

The Maharashtra government has officially scrapped a welfare scheme that provided free saris to families across the state.

This decision directly impacts 25 lakh beneficiary families who will no longer receive the free garments. By ending the program, the state government expects to reduce its overall financial burden.

A total of 2.5 million families in Maharashtra were covered under the initiative before its cancellation. The state government has not specified when the decision was finalized or whether any alternative welfare measures will be introduced for the affected families.