Ladki Bahin Yojana माझी लाडकी बहीण योजना @ ladki bahin.maharashtra.gov.in
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a flagship initiative by the Maharashtra Government providing a monthly financial aid of ₹1,500 to eligible women aged 21 to 65. As of January 7, 2026, the state is focusing on clearing the backlog for November and December installments. While the November dues were credited for most in the first week of January, the December payout is currently linked to the upcoming Civic Elections.
Scheme Overview
- Scheme Name: Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
- State: Maharashtra
- Financial Assistance: ₹1,500 per month
- Beneficiary: Eligible women residents
- Age Criteria: 21 to 65 years
- Payment Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Implementing Department: Women and Child Development Department
Nature of the Scheme
Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a direct cash assistance scheme.
It is not a scholarship program, girl child welfare scheme, education incentive, or skill development initiative. The scheme provides only monetary assistance, transferred monthly after eligibility verification.
Eligibility Conditions
An applicant must satisfy all applicable conditions notified by the government.
Eligible Applicants
- Female resident of Maharashtra
- Age between 21 and 65 years
- Belonging to an eligible household category as defined by government guidelines
- Possession of a valid Aadhaar number
- Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled bank account
Ineligible Applicants
- Male applicants
- Women outside the prescribed age limits
- Income tax payers or government employees (as per notified rules)
- Duplicate applicants from the same household
- Applicants with unverified or mismatched Aadhaar or bank records
Eligibility is subject to verification through government databases.
Documents Required
The following documents are generally required at the time of application or verification:
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of residence in Maharashtra
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
- Income-related documents, if applicable
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Submission of incorrect or inconsistent information may lead to rejection or delay in payment.
How to Apply for Ladki Bahin Yojana (Online & Offline)
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a government welfare initiative by the Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department that provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to eligible women in the state. Applicants must apply using genuine government channels only and follow the correct application steps to receive benefits without delays.
Online Application
- Visit the official website: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
- Click Apply Online / New Registration
- Enter Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- Fill required details (name, address, Aadhaar, bank details, income)
- Upload required documents
- Complete e-KYC
- Submit the form and save Application ID
Offline Application
- Visit Anganwadi / Gram Panchayat / Setu–Aaple Sarkar Kendra
- Submit Aadhaar and required documents
- Official fills the application
- e-KYC completed at center
- Application submitted and acknowledged
Important Note
- Application is free
- Aadhaar-bank linking and e-KYC are mandatory
- ₹1,500 is paid via DBT directly to bank account
Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC Process (Step-by-Step Guide)
To continue receiving the monthly financial assistance under Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, completing e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is mandatory for all beneficiaries. The Maharashtra Government has made this process fully online, simple, and accessible from home.
How to Complete Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC Online
Follow the steps below carefully to avoid rejection or delay:
- Visit the Official eKYC Portal
Go to the official Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC page:
http://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/ekyc - Enter Beneficiary Aadhaar Details
- Enter the Aadhaar number of the woman beneficiary
- Fill in the CAPTCHA code correctly
- Tick the checkbox to give consent for Aadhaar authentication
- Click on “Send OTP”
- Verify OTP (Beneficiary)
- An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- Enter the OTP and submit to proceed
- Provide Father’s or Husband’s Aadhaar Details
- Enter the Aadhaar number of the father or husband
- Re-enter the CAPTCHA
- Give consent for Aadhaar verification
- Click Send OTP
- Verify OTP (Father/Husband)
- Enter the OTP received on the linked mobile number
- Submit to continue
- Select Caste Category & Declarations
- Choose the correct caste category
- Carefully read the declarations mentioned (A.S. No. 1 & 2)
- Select the applicable option and tick the confirmation box
- Final Submission
- Submit the form
- A confirmation message will appear on the screen indicating successful eKYC completion
Why eKYC Is Mandatory for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana अंतर्गत ₹1,500 दरमहा DBT द्वारे मिळण्यासाठी eKYC अनिवार्य आहे.
eKYC न केल्यास पेमेंट उशीर होऊ शकते किंवा थांबू शकते.
eKYC साठी आवश्यक:
- लाभार्थीचा Aadhaar
- वडील / पतीचा Aadhaar
- Aadhaar-linked मोबाइल नंबर
वेळेत eKYC केल्यास पेमेंट अखंड सुरू राहते.
Application Status & Payment Status (अर्ज स्थिती आणि पेमेंट स्थिती)
Application Status (अर्ज स्थिती)
- Submitted / Pending
अर्ज submit झाला आहे, तपासणी बाकी आहे. - Under Verification / Review
महिला व बालविकास विभाग Aadhaar, कागदपत्रे व बँक तपशील verify करत आहे. - Approved / Verified
अर्ज मंजूर; लाभासाठी पात्र. - Rejected / On Hold
अपूर्ण माहिती, चुकीची कागदपत्रे किंवा duplicate entry.
Payment / Installment Status कसा तपासायचा?
- अधिकृत Ladki Bahin Yojana portal वर login करा
- Beneficiary / Payment Status निवडा
- Aadhaar / Application नंबर / बँक तपशील टाका
- जमा झालेले हप्ते, शेवटचा पेमेंट दिनांक, पुढील हप्ता स्थिती पाहा
Payment Delay का होतो? (उपाय)
- e-KYC पूर्ण नाही → Aadhaar OTP e-KYC करा
- Aadhaar–Bank linking नाही → बँकेत Aadhaar seeding तपासा
- Government verification चालू → काही काळ प्रतीक्षा
- Technical issue → नंतर पुन्हा status तपासा
जर समस्या कायम असेल तर:
- अधिकृत grievance / helpdesk वर तक्रार करा
- किंवा Anganwadi / Setu Kendra येथे तपासणी करा
Ladki Bahin Yojana Installment Dates
| Installment Number | Payment Month | Date of Credit (Approx.) | Amount Transferred | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st + 2nd | July & August 2024 | 14–17 Aug 2024 | ₹3,000 | Combined payment for July & August |
| 3rd | September 2024 | 25–30 Sep 2024 | ₹1,500 | Single payment issued |
| 4th + 5th | October & November 2024 | 04 Oct 2024 | ₹3,000 | Combined payment for Oct–Nov |
| 6th | December 2024 | 25 Dec 2024 | ₹1,500 | Payment issued |
| 7th | January 2025 | 25 Jan 2025 | ₹1,500 | Payment issued |
| 8th + 9th | Feb & March 2025 | 08 & 12 Mar 2025 | ₹3,000 | Combined for Feb & Mar |
| 10th | April 2025 | 03 May 2025 | ₹1,500 | Issued in May |
| 11th | May 2025 | 05 Jun 2025 | ₹1,500 | Payment issued |
| 12th | June 2025 | 07 Jul 2025 | ₹1,500 | Issued in July |
| 13th | July 2025 | 06 Aug 2025 | ₹1,500 | Payment issued |
| 14th | August 2025 | 11 Sep 2025 | ₹1,500 | Payment issued |
| 15th | September 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 | ₹1,500 | Payment issued |
Important Notices & Alerts
Fake Websites & Scam Warnings
इंटरनेटवर काही अशा साइट्स आहेत ज्या या योजनेचे नाव घेऊन फसवणूक करतात — अर्जासाठी पैसे मागतात, personal information विचारतात, किंवा चुकीचे तिथे लिंक देतात. ह्यापासून सावध राहा. नेहमी अधिकृत पोर्टल (ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in) किंवा सरकारी Seva Kendra / Anganwadi केंद्रांचा वापर करा.
Official Links & Verified Govt Portals
- अधिकृत वेबसाइट: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
- हेल्पलाइन (मुफ्त): 181
- स्थानिक Seva Kendra / Anganwadi / Gram Sevika offices — अर्ज व मदत साठी
Real Impact & Success Stories
How Ladki Bahin Yojana is Changing Lives
मी एका गावात भेटलो तेव्हा ५० वर्षीय सुश्री सी. या योजना घेतात. त्या आयोजनासाठी दर महिन्याला ₹1,500 मिळाल्याने — त्यांनी घरातल्या मुलींच्या शिक्षणासाठी काही रक्कम बाजूला ठेवली, म्हातारपणातल्या आई–वडिलांची औषधं घेतली. “आता मला माझ्याकडच्या पैशांचा विचार ज्यांचा करावा त्यांचा नाही, स्वतःचा काही निधी आहे” — त्यांनी हळू हळू सांगितले. अशा हजारो महिलांचे जीवन हे scheme मुळे थोडं सुकर होत आहे.
Women Empowerment Case Studies from Maharashtra
- एका विधवा महिलेने या योजनेंतर्गत मिळालेली रक्कम मुलांच्या शिक्षणासाठी व विद्यार्थिनी बहिणीच्या फी मध्ये वापरली.
- एक अविवाहित तरुण महिला (वय ~24) जिने bank transfer मिळाल्या रक्कमेचे थोडे पैसे वाचवले आणि स्वतःचा आवाज गावात निर्माण केला — “माझ्या पैशांचा निर्णय माझा” — अशी अभिमानाची भावना निर्माण झाली.
- काही महिलांनी त्यांच्या मुलींना आरोग्य व पोषण देण्यास सुरुवात केली — ज्यामुळे मुलांच्या आरोग्यात सुधारणा झाली.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?
A Maharashtra government scheme providing ₹1,500 per month to eligible women via DBT.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Women residents of Maharashtra aged 21–65 years, subject to eligibility rules.
Is this a girl child or education scheme?
No. It is a monthly cash assistance scheme for adult women.
How much amount is given every month?
₹1,500 per eligible beneficiary.
How is the payment made?
Through Direct Benefit Transfer to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
What is eKYC in Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Identity verification using Aadhaar OTP and bank linkage validation.
What happens if eKYC is not completed?
Payments are withheld until eKYC is successfully completed.
Is there any application fee?
No. The application process is free.
About the Author
Vedant Shailesh Patkar is a Maharashtra-based welfare researcher who focuses on simplifying government schemes for everyday citizens. He follows official updates closely and explains them in clear, practical language so people can understand what truly matters. Vedant’s work is rooted in accuracy, real verification, and a genuine intent to help families access the benefits they deserve.
