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Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana (Maharashtra)

मुख्यमंत्री माझी लाडकी बहीण योजना

Maharashtra pays ₹1,500 a month to eligible women aged 21 to 65 whose family income is below ₹2.5 lakh a year. About 2.48 crore women have received payments since the scheme began in June 2024.

Researched by Mirza Seraj BaigFacts last checked against official sources on 7 September 2026
What you get
₹1,500 per month, transferred by Direct Benefit Transfer to the woman's own Aadhaar-linked bank account for as long as she remains eligible.
Who it is for
Women resident in Maharashtra aged 21 to 65 — married, widowed, divorced, abandoned or destitute — from families with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh.
Implemented by
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra
Coverage
State scheme — Maharashtra
Apply only on the official portal. This page explains the scheme; it does not process applications. Registration on government portals is free — do not pay anyone who offers to get you approved.

Latest updates

  1. President of India addresses beneficiaries at Udgir

    The President described the scheme as an important step towards an inclusive and prosperous society, at a gathering of beneficiaries in Udgir, Latur district.

    Source: President of India addresses beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana at Udgir — Press Information Bureau, 4 September 2024

  2. Scheme created by Government Resolution

    Maharashtra issued the Government Resolution establishing the scheme: ₹1,500 a month to women aged 21 to 65 with family income below ₹2.5 lakh. Amending resolutions followed on 3 July, 12 July and 18 July 2024, and applications opened from 1 July 2024.

    Source: Government Resolution dated 28 June 2024 establishing the scheme — Government of Maharashtra

Who is eligible

  • You must be a resident of Maharashtra.
  • You must be aged between 21 and 65 years.
  • The scheme covers married, widowed, divorced, abandoned and destitute women.
  • Your family's annual income must be below ₹2.5 lakh.
  • You need a bank account in your own name, linked to Aadhaar, to receive the transfer.

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Proof of Maharashtra residence — the portal accepts a ration card, voter ID or a birth certificate, among the options listed on its Required Documents page
  • Proof that family income is below ₹2.5 lakh, in the form specified on the portal
  • Bank account details for an Aadhaar-linked account in your own name
  • A recent photograph and the declaration form, as required on the portal

How to apply for Ladki Bahin Yojana

  1. Read the scheme information on the official portal

    The portal publishes the eligibility conditions, the exclusion list and the exact document list. Check all three before applying so the form is not rejected.

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  2. Gather the documents on the Required Documents page

    Residence proof, income proof and Aadhaar-linked bank details. Names should match across Aadhaar and the bank account.

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  3. Submit the application

    Applications are made through the official portal and the channels the state has notified. Applying is free; no one should charge you to fill the form.

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  4. Complete e-KYC if your record asks for it

    The portal has an e-KYC facility. If your beneficiary record shows e-KYC pending, complete it there so payments are not held.

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How to check your status

  1. Sign in to the portal

    Log in with your registered mobile number to see your application record.

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  2. Check the application and payment status

    Your record shows whether the application is approved and whether the e-KYC step is complete. Payments go to the Aadhaar-linked account you gave.

Why applications get rejected, and how to fix each one

Most rejections and stuck payments come down to a handful of record mismatches. Find yours below.

Bank account not linked to Aadhaar, or not in your own name
The transfer is made by DBT to an Aadhaar-seeded account held by the woman herself. Ask your bank to seed Aadhaar to your account and enable it for DBT; a joint or family member's account will not work.
e-KYC pending on your record
Use the e-KYC page on the official portal to complete it. Payments are generally held until the record is verified.
Name or date of birth differs between Aadhaar and the application
Correct whichever record is wrong so the two match, then update the application on the portal.
Income or residence proof not accepted
Use exactly the documents listed on the portal's Required Documents page. Residence proof must show Maharashtra residence; income proof must show family income below ₹2.5 lakh.
Marked ineligible after verification
The Government Resolution sets out the ineligibility conditions in addition to the income and age limits. Read the scheme information page on the portal; if you believe you were wrongly excluded, raise it through the grievance route the portal provides.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ladki Bahin Yojana pay?

₹1,500 per month, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer into the woman's own Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Who is eligible for Ladki Bahin Yojana?

Women resident in Maharashtra aged 21 to 65 — married, widowed, divorced, abandoned or destitute — whose family's annual income is below ₹2.5 lakh. The Government Resolution also lists ineligibility conditions; check the scheme information page on the portal.

Is e-KYC compulsory for Ladki Bahin?

The official portal provides an e-KYC facility, and records showing e-KYC pending are held. If yours does, complete it on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/ekyc.

How many women have received Ladki Bahin payments?

The Women and Child Development Department reports about 2.63 crore applications received and about 2.48 crore beneficiaries paid.

Do I have to pay anyone to apply?

No. Applying is free. Anyone charging a fee to fill or fast-track the form is not acting for the government.

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