Women enrolled under Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana must complete their e-KYC by 30 April 2026. Those who miss this deadline will not receive the pending instalment of Rs. 4500. The Maharashtra government has made e-KYC a mandatory step to continue receiving benefits under the scheme.
The Rs. 4500 amount covers three months of the monthly assistance of Rs. 1500. Beneficiaries who have already completed e-KYC will receive this amount directly in their bank accounts. Those who have not yet done it must act before the end of April.
What Is Ladki Bahin Yojana
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a direct benefit transfer scheme run by the Maharashtra government. It provides Rs. 1500 per month to eligible women in the state. The scheme targets women from economically weaker sections and aims to provide them with regular financial support.
The scheme was launched in 2024 and has enrolled a large number of beneficiaries across Maharashtra. Payments are made directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account. The e-KYC requirement was introduced to weed out ineligible entries and keep the beneficiary database accurate.
Why E-KYC Is Required This Time
The state government has been running a verification drive to clean up the beneficiary list. Several entries in the database were found to have incomplete or mismatched details. The e-KYC process links the beneficiary’s Aadhaar number with her bank account and mobile number to confirm her identity.
Without completed e-KYC, the system cannot verify whether the payment is going to the right person. The government has stated that instalments will only be released to accounts where e-KYC is successfully done. This applies to both new applicants and existing beneficiaries who have not yet verified their details.
Deadline and Amount at Stake
The last date to complete e-KYC is 30 April 2026. Beneficiaries who miss this date will lose the Rs. 4500 instalment for the pending months. Whether missed payments will be released later has not been officially confirmed by the government.
Women who complete e-KYC before the deadline will have their payments processed in the regular transfer cycle. The government has not announced an extension to the 30 April date so far. Officials have asked district-level workers to spread awareness and help women complete the process in time.
How to Complete E-KYC for Ladki Bahin Yojana
Beneficiaries can complete e-KYC through more than one method. The most common options are through the Aadhaar-based OTP method online or by visiting a designated centre in person.
Online method (via the official portal or app):
- Visit the official Ladki Bahin Yojana portal or the Aaple Sarkar app.
- Log in using your registered mobile number.
- Go to the e-KYC section in your profile or dashboard.
- Enter your Aadhaar number when prompted.
- An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Enter the OTP to verify your identity.
- Confirm the details shown and submit.
Offline method (at assisted centres):
- Visit your nearest Anganwadi centre, Seva Kendra, or Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Carry your Aadhaar card and the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
- Ask the operator to help with Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC.
- Provide your biometric details or OTP as required.
- Collect an acknowledgement slip once the process is done.
Women who do not have a smartphone or cannot use the online method should opt for the offline route. Gram Panchayat offices and taluka offices have also been asked to assist beneficiaries.
Documents to Keep Ready
The e-KYC process does not require a large set of documents. The main requirement is a valid Aadhaar card. The mobile number linked to the Aadhaar must be active and accessible, as the OTP will be sent to that number.For women doing biometric-based e-KYC at a CSC or Seva Kendra, the Aadhaar card is the primary document. Bank account details may also be needed if the system needs to re-link the account. Women should carry their passbook or a cancelled cheque if they visit a centre.
Common Problems and What to Do
Some beneficiaries have reported that their Aadhaar-linked mobile number is inactive or changed. In this case, the OTP-based method will not work. These women should visit a nearby Aadhaar enrolment centre to update their mobile number first, and then return for e-KYC.
Others have reported name or date-of-birth mismatches between their Aadhaar and the scheme’s database. This needs to be resolved at the taluka or district welfare office. Women facing such issues should not wait — the 30 April deadline does not leave much time for corrections.
Where to Get Help
The Maharashtra government has set up help at multiple levels. Anganwadi workers have been briefed to assist women in their areas. District Women and Child Development offices are also handling e-KYC-related queries.
The Aaple Sarkar helpline can be reached for general queries about the scheme. The toll-free number and portal address — aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in — are the official government contact points. Women should avoid relying on unofficial agents who may charge fees for the process.
Payments Already Released Under the Scheme
The Maharashtra government has released multiple instalments since the scheme’s launch. Payments have been made through Direct Benefit Transfer directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The state had earlier faced some delays in releasing instalments, which led to a backlog for certain beneficiaries.
The Rs. 4500 being linked to the e-KYC deadline is part of clearing that backlog. Women who are already verified will see this amount credited once the processing cycle runs. Those completing e-KYC close to the deadline may see a short delay before the amount appears in their account.
State Government’s Position on the Drive
Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Department has urged all enrolled women to treat the 30 April deadline seriously. Officials have said that no further extension is planned at this stage. Field workers and local representatives have been directed to hold camps in villages and urban wards to speed up the process.
The government has also asked banks to cooperate with account-linking verification. Branch-level bank staff in rural areas have reportedly been roped in to help women resolve account mismatch issues quickly.
What Comes After E-KYC
Once e-KYC is complete, the beneficiary’s status on the portal will update to verified. Future monthly payments of Rs. 1500 will continue without interruption. Women should check their bank account and the official portal after a few working days to confirm the status change.
If the status does not update within a week of completing e-KYC, women should follow up with the nearest government office. Keeping the acknowledgement slip from the CSC or the OTP confirmation screenshot will help in case of disputes.
This article is based on available information about the Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC drive. Readers should check the official Maharashtra government portal or contact their local WCD office for the latest updates.
