The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorised the sharing of income tax data with the Maharashtra government. This move will help the state government identify eligible beneficiaries for the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a scheme aimed at supporting girl children and empowering women. The data sharing is strictly for verifying income eligibility and ensuring welfare benefits are delivered efficiently and without misuse.
In a significant move aimed at strengthening targeted welfare delivery, the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) has issued a notification authorizing the sharing of Income Tax data with the Government of Maharashtra to help identify eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
According to Notification No. 54/2025, issued on June 3, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has empowered the Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Devel
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FAQ :
The income tax data is being shared to help the Maharashtra government identify eligible beneficiaries for the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a scheme for girl child welfare.
The Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme of the Maharashtra Government aimed at empowering girls and women through financial assistance and other initiatives, will benefit.
The Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, Women and Child Development Department, is authorised to access the relevant taxpayer information.
This data sharing is permitted under Section 138(1)(a)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The scheme aims to support girl children and empower women across Maharashtra through financial assistance, education incentives, and healthcare initiatives, with income-based eligibility being a key criterion.