The Maharashtra government’s flagship scheme, Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, offers eligible women a direct benefit transfer of ₹1,500 per month. The scheme covers women aged 21–65 years whose annual family income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
✅ What’s new – e-KYC mandatory
A government resolution (GR) issued in September 2025 mandates that all beneficiaries must complete an Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification within two months from the date of the circular to continue receiving benefits.
According to the announcement, failure to complete the e-KYC process will result in withholding of the monthly assistance of ₹1,500.
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📅 What’s the deadline?
While the original GR gave a two-month window (from 18 September 2025) for e-KYC completion. Some news reports mention that the deadline has been effectively extended by 15 days for certain flood-affected regions.
This means that although the core deadline may be around mid-November 2025, beneficiaries should act immediately to avoid risking benefit suspension.
🎯 Why the urgency?
The government flagged that over 26 lakh ineligible individuals (including men) were found enrolled under the scheme due to lack of proper verification.
Hence, the e-KYC drive has been launched to ensure transparency, prevent leakages and make sure only eligible women continue to receive the monthly allowance.
🛠 How to complete e-KYC – Step by step
The process has been made available online via the scheme’s official portal:
Steps:
Visit the official portal.
Click on “e-KYC” link.
Enter your Aadhaar number, captcha, send OTP to Aadhaar-linked mobile.
Provide required details: name, ration card/voter ID, income proof, bank account (Aadhaar-linked) etc.
Submit and wait for confirmation.
Documents typically required: Aadhaar card, domicile/ration card/birth certificate, income certificate (if needed), bank account details.
⚠️ What happens if you miss the deadline?
If a beneficiary does not complete e-KYC within the stipulated time, the monthly instalment of ₹1,500 could be withhelduntil the verification is done.
While there might be limited extension (e.g., for flood-affected zones), it is strongly advised not to wait and finish the process early.
🧩 Issues faced & tips for beneficiaries
Some beneficiaries, especially from rural or remote areas, are facing hurdles such as network issues, OTP delays, or lacking Aadhaar of deceased/husband/father.
Use only the official portal; beware of fake websites.
Make sure your Aadhaar is updated and linked with your bank account.
Approach your local Women & Child Development office or community service centre for help if you lack digital access.
Try early—avoid last-minute rushes which may cause portal issues.
🏁 Final Words
If you are a beneficiary under the Ladki Bahin scheme, the e-KYC deadline is fast approaching. Completing it in time is vital if you wish to continue receiving the ₹1,500 monthly benefit without interruption. Given the push for transparency and the government’s move to cleanse ineligible enrolments, it is not wise to delay.
Ensure your documents are in order, complete the online verification process, and keep a copy of the confirmation for your records. If you face troubles, visit your nearest help centre—losing access to the benefit could impact your household finances significantly.
