India, March 13 -- Maharashtra is considering raising funds from teak forests to support the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

The welfare scheme provides Rs 1,500 a month to women from low-income households

Forest minister Ganesh Naik says the programme is straining the state treasury but will continue

Funds raised could be used for forest infrastructure, tackling human-wildlife conflict and rehabilitating forest-dwelling communities

The Maharashtra government is considering raising revenue from teak forests to help support the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme that provides Rs 1,500 a month to eligible women.

The proposal was discussed in the state legislative assembly, where state forest minister...