Maharashtra government announces 'Ladla bhai yojana' for unemployed youth

NEW DELHI: The state government of Maharashtra on Wednesday announced a new scheme called 'Ladla bhai yojana'on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, to provide financial support to male students who have completed their 12th grade, obtained a diploma, or earned a graduate degree.
The Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde made this announcement in Pandharpur, as the state gears up for the upcoming assembly polls scheduled for October.
CM Shinde said: "Under this scheme, our government is going to give money to the youth of our state to do an apprenticeship in the factories where they will work. This is the first time in history that any government has introduced such a scheme, and through this scheme, we have found a solution to unemployment. Under this scheme, our youth will get apprenticeships in factories and the government will give them a stipend."
What are the benefits if the scheme?
In response to the announcement of the scheme, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said, "The government should give the entire amount for the year. The people do not trust the government. This is a 'jumla'. The stipend will be given only to the skill development students."