Shinde was speaking at a mass marriage event in Palghar district, where at least 325 couples tied the knot in his presence.
Addressing the gathering, the chief minister said mass marriages were the need of the hour, as people cannot afford big weddings.
The government will hike the financial assistance provided to eligible couples during mass marriages to Rs 25,000 from the present Rs 10,000 and directives will be given to the concerned officials regarding the same, he said.
Addressing the gathering, the chief minister said mass marriages were the need of the hour, as people cannot afford big weddings.
