State agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate acknowledged that the Mukhya Mantri Ladki Bahin scheme has exerted pressure on the state treasury, potentially delaying loan waivers for farmers. Beneficiaries may need to choose between this scheme and the Namo Mahasanmman Yojana. The government is reviewing beneficiaries to exclude those who no longer meet eligibility criteria.
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