AI SummaryMaharashtra government's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana gives eligible women a monthly support of ₹1,500. The money reaches the bank account only when the account is linked with Aadhaar. This is why linking the Aadhaar card with the bank account is the first thing every beneficiary needs to check.
The scheme is still running in 2026. After the big verification drive, around 1.5 crore women are now active beneficiaries. To keep receiving the monthly amount, the bank account must stay Aadhaar-linked for the DBT payment. Women who have not linked their account yet should do it as soon as possible.
Why Aadhaar Bank Link Is Required for Ladki Bahin Yojana
Maharashtra government has made it clear that the monthly benefit is sent only to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The payment goes through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), so the bank account and Aadhaar must be mapped. If the account is not linked, the money will not reach the woman even if she is eligible.
During the recent verification, many women lost the benefit because their accounts were not properly linked or they had not completed the yearly eKYC. The government has also removed over 92 lakh ineligible accounts after checking. So keeping the bank account Aadhaar-linked is now more important than ever.
How to Check Aadhaar Bank Link Status Online
Before linking, it is better to check whether the bank account is already mapped with Aadhaar. This can be done easily on the UIDAI website using the My Aadhaar section. The process is simple and takes only a few minutes.
STEP 1 - Go to the official UIDAI website at uidai.gov.in and open the My Aadhaar section on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Enter the Aadhaar number and the captcha code, then click on Send OTP. An OTP will arrive on the Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
STEP 3 - Enter the OTP and log in to the Aadhaar dashboard.
STEP 4 - Click on the Bank Seeding Status option. This shows which bank account is linked with the Aadhaar number.
STEP 5 - If the account is linked, a message confirms that the Aadhaar bank mapping is done. If not, use the option to link the bank account with Aadhaar and submit the bank details.
Ladki Bahin Yojana Aadhaar Bank Link Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Monthly Benefit | ₹1,500 |
| Beneficiaries | Eligible women aged 21 to 65 |
| Payment Mode | DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Link Process | Online |
| Official Website | ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in |
Who Can Get the Benefit
The scheme is for women who live in Maharashtra and belong to families with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh. Married, widowed, divorced, abandoned, and destitute women can apply, along with one unmarried woman from a family. Women who pay income tax or work in a government job are not eligible.
Only women who complete the yearly eKYC and keep their bank account Aadhaar-linked continue to get the monthly amount. The annual eKYC window runs between June and July every year on the official portal. Women who miss it lose the benefit.
Documents Needed for Aadhaar Bank Link
Linking the bank account with Aadhaar needs only a few basic details. Keep these ready before starting the process.
- Aadhaar card with the registered mobile number for OTP
- Bank account number and IFSC code of the account to be linked
- Passbook or bank statement for reference
- PAN card, if the bank asks for it during the linking
FAQ's
Why is Aadhaar bank linking required for Ladki Bahin Yojana?
The monthly benefit is sent through DBT, so the money reaches only Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Without the link, the payment will not be credited even to an eligible woman.
What is the official website to link Aadhaar with the bank account?
The Aadhaar bank linking can be done online on the UIDAI website at uidai.gov.in through the My Aadhaar section. The scheme's own portal is ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
Is the Ladki Bahin Yojana still running in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is still running. Around 1.5 crore women are active beneficiaries and the monthly amount of ₹1,500 continues for those who have completed eKYC and kept their bank account Aadhaar-linked.
What happens if the bank account is not linked with Aadhaar?
The monthly benefit will not be credited. The woman needs to link the bank account with Aadhaar and complete the eKYC to keep receiving the amount.