Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a major financial assistance scheme for women in Maharashtra, providing ₹1,500 per month directly to their bank accounts. In 2026, the government removed over 69 lakh ineligible beneficiaries. Verify your status via the ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in portal or the Nari Shakti Doot app and ensure your e-KYC is completed immediately.
What You’ll Learn in This Guide
✓ Why 69 lakh beneficiaries were removed in 2026 and the recovery drive details.
✓ How to check your ₹1,500 monthly payment status and bank seeding.
✓ Login and registration process on the official portal (ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in).
✓ Differences between Ladki Bahin (Maharashtra) and Ladli Behna (MP) schemes.
The Ladki Bahin Yojana has transformed the lives of millions of women across Maharashtra. By providing a fixed monthly assistance of ₹1,500, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has granted financial independence to women from lower and middle-income households. However, as of May 2026, the government has launched a massive verification drive, disqualifying approximately 69 lakh women found to be ineligible. Payments for these accounts have been put on hold. If you are a beneficiary, it is vital to confirm that your name remains on the 'Active' list. This guide provides comprehensive information on everything from online applications to status checks and resolving rejections.
Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: An Overview
Approved by the Maharashtra cabinet in June 2024, this scheme aims to empower women aged 21 to 65. By 2026, more than 2.34 crore women have registered for the program. The state government currently spends over ₹3,700 crore monthly on these transfers. While the 2025-26 budget proposed increasing the benefit to ₹2,100, most beneficiaries continue to receive ₹1,500. If you haven't applied yet or if your NPCI DBT Link is incomplete, your payments may be delayed or stopped.
Eligibility Criteria 2026 — Who is Eligible?
The government has tightened eligibility rules in 2026 to ensure funds reach the most deserving women.
Criteria
Requirement
Age
Between 21 and 65 years
Residency
Maharashtra Domicile (15+ years)
Annual Income
Below ₹2.5 Lakh (total family income)
Marital Status
Married, widowed, divorced, or abandoned
Bank Account
Aadhaar-seeded (DBT enabled) account
How to Check Your ₹1500 Monthly Payment Status?
If you have not received your payments for the past few months, verify your status immediately:
Visit the official website ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
Click on 'Applicant Login' and enter your mobile number and password.
Select 'Application Status' or 'Payment History' on the dashboard.
You will see which installments have been credited and which are pending.
If the status shows 'Rejected', click the 'Edit' button to correct your application. Aadhaar name mismatches are a common reason for status being put on 'Hold'.
69 Lakh Beneficiaries Disqualified: The Verification Drive
Recent reports in May 2026 indicate that the Maharashtra government has disqualified 69 lakh women from the scheme.
The Reason: Verification revealed that many beneficiaries provided false income certificates or were active income taxpayers.
Recovery Drive: The government has ordered the recovery of ₹165 crore from those who claimed benefits fraudulently.
Missing e-KYC: Approximately 6.8 million accounts were suspended because their e-KYC was not completed by the April 30, 2026 deadline.
If your status is 'Inactive', visit your bank branch or Anganwadi center to verify your documents. The scheme remains active but is being filtered for transparency.
New registrations currently open during specific windows. When available, follow these steps:
Register: Download the 'Nari Shakti Doot' app or create an account on the official portal.
Fill Details: Enter your name, husband’s name, date of birth, and ward/village information.
Upload Documents: Scan and upload your Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate, Domicile, and Bank Passbook.
Self-Declaration: Check the box confirming that no family member is a taxpayer.
Submit: Complete the application after OTP verification.
If you are already benefiting from the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, you may still be eligible for Ladki Bahin, provided your total family income remains below ₹2.5 lakh.
Comparison: Maharashtra vs Madhya Pradesh Scheme
Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana is inspired by Madhya Pradesh’s Ladli Behna Yojana, but there are key differences:
Aspect
Maharashtra (Ladki Bahin)
MP (Ladli Behna)
Monthly Amount
₹1,500
₹1,250 - ₹1,500
Age Limit
21-65 Years
21-60 Years
Income Limit
₹2.5 Lakh
₹2.5 Lakh
Conclusion: Will the Scheme Continue in 2026-27?
Yes, the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana will continue through 2026-27. While the government is weeding out ineligible accounts, those who meet the criteria and have completed their e-KYC need not worry. Installments will be credited between the 1st and 7th of every month. If you have registered for other schemes like the West Bengal ₹21,000 Maternity Scheme, keep monitoring your bank statements. DBT remains the most secure method for digital welfare delivery in India.
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 | Source: Department of Women and Child Development, Maharashtra
Frequently Asked Questions
Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a Maharashtra government scheme providing ₹1,500 per month financial assistance to eligible women aged 21-65. The funds are transferred directly to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via DBT. Over 2.34 crore women have registered, with 1.77 crore active beneficiaries after the 2026 verification drive.
Eligible women must be Maharashtra residents aged 21-65 years, with family income below ₹2.5 lakh per annum. Married, widowed, divorced, abandoned, and destitute women qualify. One unmarried woman per family is also eligible. The applicant must have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT.
Visit ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, login with your registered mobile number and password, go to Application Status or Payment History section. You can also use the Nari Shakti Doot app. Payments are credited between the 1st and 7th of every month for eligible beneficiaries.
The Maharashtra government removed approximately 69-70 lakh ineligible beneficiaries after a large-scale e-KYC verification drive completed by April 30, 2026. Reasons included failure to complete e-KYC, providing false income certificates, being income tax payees, and Aadhaar name mismatches. The beneficiary count dropped from 2.46 crore to 1.77 crore.
Visit ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, click on e-KYC option, enter your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number, verify via OTP. Your biometric Aadhaar verification will confirm your identity. The e-KYC deadline was last extended to April 30, 2026. If you missed it, visit your bank branch or Anganwadi center for assistance.
Required documents include Aadhaar Card, Maharashtra domicile certificate or ration card, income certificate below ₹2.5 lakh, bank passbook of Aadhaar-linked account, passport size photo, and self-declaration confirming no family member is an income taxpayer. Marriage certificate or husband's Aadhaar may be needed for married women.
Download the Nari Shakti Doot app or visit ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. Register with your mobile number, fill personal details including name, husband's name, date of birth and ward/village info. Upload scanned documents, complete self-declaration, verify with OTP, and submit. New registrations open during specific government-announced windows.
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin provides ₹1,500 monthly to women aged 21-65 with income below ₹2.5 lakh. Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna provides ₹1,250-₹1,500 monthly to women aged 21-60 with similar income limits. Both are state-specific financial assistance schemes for women empowerment.
The Maharashtra government has ordered recovery of ₹165 crore from beneficiaries who claimed benefits fraudulently by providing false income certificates or incorrect eligibility information. Payments have been put on hold for ineligible accounts, and the government continues to verify beneficiary data.
Yes, the scheme continues through 2026-27 with a monthly expenditure of over ₹3,700 crore. While ineligible accounts have been removed, eligible women who completed e-KYC continue receiving ₹1,500 monthly. The government has proposed increasing the benefit to ₹2,100, though most currently receive ₹1,500.
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