Free cash everywhere! States' election win pitch with Maha freebies comes with big budget burden

The Delhi government's proposed ₹1,000 monthly stipend for women faces financial hurdles. The Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana (MMMSY) could create a ₹4,560 crore annual burden, potentially leading to a budget deficit and central government intervention. While ₹2,000 crore is allocated, implementation timelines remain uncertain amid concerns about revenue shortfalls and rising expenditures.