May 2026 Update: Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC deadline of 30 April 2026 has now passed. Around 70 lakh accounts have been removed from the beneficiary list after failing to complete the mandatory eKYC process. About 1.88 crore women remain active and are continuing to receive ₹1,500 per month under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
As of May 14, 2026, a large number of active beneficiaries received SMS alerts saying ₹1,500 had been transferred to their accounts for the April installment. However, Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare has not yet made any official announcement. March installment was transferred earlier. Women with completed eKYC should check their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for the latest credit.
Important for removed beneficiaries: If any account was removed from the Ladki Bahin Yojana list, the online correction facility is currently not available. Women in this situation should visit the nearest Women and Child Development Department office with required documents or call Helpline 181 for support. Women who were wrongly removed due to the government employee question error can approach the CSC center or Anganwadi Sevika for correction.
eKYC Deadline Extension History
The eKYC deadline for Ladki Bahin Yojana was extended four times since the process started in September 2025. Each extension was given to help more women complete verification, but the April 30 deadline was treated as final by the Maharashtra government.
- November 2025 - First deadline set after eKYC process launched on 18 September 2025
- 31 December 2025 - Extended for the first time as millions were yet to complete verification
- 31 March 2026 - Extended again; correction window opened for wrongly flagged accounts
- 30 April 2026 - Final extension announced by Minister Aditi Tatkare; deadline now over
Why Were 70 Lakh Accounts Removed?
The Maharashtra government launched the eKYC exercise after finding that ineligible beneficiaries, including male family members and government employees, had been receiving ₹1,500 per month under the scheme. The state found around 14,000 men who had received the scheme benefit, along with over 7.97 lakh women enrolled as a third member from the same family when the scheme allows only two women per household.
During verification, a confusingly worded Marathi question caused major problems. The question "Tumchya gharatle koni sarkari nokrit nahi na?" (Nobody in your family works for the government, right?) was misread by over 24 lakh women who ticked the wrong option. After further checks, nearly 20 lakh of those accounts were confirmed eligible and payments were restored. The remaining cases where accounts were genuinely ineligible were permanently closed after April 30.
Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC - Current Status (May 2026)
Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC was active on the official portal ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in from September 2025 till April 30, 2026. The process required women to authenticate using Aadhaar number and OTP to confirm their eligibility each year. As the April 30 deadline is now over, the eKYC correction module is currently closed for general use.
Women who complete their eKYC successfully before the deadline were to receive a combined payment of ₹4,500 covering February, March, and April 2026 installments. Active beneficiaries are now receiving monthly transfers of ₹1,500 through DBT into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Payments are typically credited between the 5th and 15th of each month.
Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 has confirmed the scheme will continue. The government has allocated ₹26,000 crore for Ladki Bahin Yojana for the year, reduced from ₹36,000 crore in 2025-26 due to the lower active beneficiary count.
Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC Online Process
For the upcoming annual eKYC window (June-July 2026), women beneficiaries will again need to complete Aadhaar-based verification on the official portal. The process is straightforward and takes only a few minutes if the Aadhaar-linked mobile number is active.
STEP 1: Open official website ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in on mobile or computer. On the homepage click on the eKYC link for beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
STEP 2: Click the option written in Marathi which allows beneficiaries to complete eKYC verification. A new page will open where Aadhaar number needs to be entered. You can also go directly to ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/ekyc.
STEP 3: Enter Aadhaar number and captcha code. Tick the declaration option "मी सहमत आहे" and then press "ओटीपी पाठवा" to receive OTP.
STEP 4: If Aadhaar number does not exist in the scheme beneficiary list, a message will appear saying the Aadhaar number is not registered in Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana list.
STEP 5: In such cases beneficiaries need to contact helpline number 181 or 1800-120-8040 (CM helpline, available 24x7) for support and clarification.
STEP 6: If Aadhaar number exists in the scheme database, OTP will arrive on the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
STEP 7: Enter OTP and verify details including father's or husband's Aadhaar, caste category, and family declaration. After submitting, eKYC verification will complete and a confirmation message will appear on screen.
Requirements for Ladki Bahin KYC Online
Beneficiaries need only a few details to finish Aadhaar-based verification for Ladki Bahin scheme.
- Aadhaar number registered with Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana application
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar for OTP verification
- Bank account must be Aadhaar NPCI-linked for seamless DBT transfer
- Father's or husband's Aadhaar number for family declaration during verification
Note: If eKYC is successful but money is still not received, check whether bank account is DBT-enabled. Visit the bank branch to fill the 'Aadhaar Seeding Form' or check NPCI Mapper online to confirm which account is active for government transfers.
Annual eKYC Rule for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Maharashtra government issued a government resolution on 18 September 2025 making Aadhaar-based eKYC required for every beneficiary annually. This rule is now in place permanently and every year beneficiaries must re-verify to keep receiving the monthly ₹1,500.
According to this order, women receiving Ladki Bahin scheme benefits must repeat eKYC every year between June and July. This two-month verification window helps the government update beneficiary records regularly. The next annual eKYC window is expected to open in June 2026.
During verification, beneficiaries confirm details of husband or father and declare that the family does not have a government job or pension benefits. Read the Marathi declaration carefully, especially the question about government employment, since many women answered it incorrectly in the 2025-26 cycle.
If eKYC verification does not happen within the given period, monthly payment under Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will stop until verification is completed.
Ladki Bahin Yojana Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana |
| Launched By | Maharashtra Government (Mahayuti alliance), June 2024 |
| Beneficiaries | Women aged 21-65 years in Maharashtra, family income below ₹2.5 lakh |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per year) |
| Active Beneficiaries | ~1.88 crore (as of May 2026) |
| eKYC Status | Deadline passed (30 April 2026); annual window opens June 2026 |
| Official Website | ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Helpline | 181 / 1800-120-8040 |
FAQ's
Is the eKYC deadline over for Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Yes, the April 30, 2026 eKYC deadline has passed. Women who missed it and had their accounts closed should visit the nearest Women and Child Development Department office or call 181 for support. The next annual eKYC window is expected in June-July 2026.
Has the April 2026 installment been released?
As of May 2026, many beneficiaries received SMS alerts on May 14 about ₹1,500 being credited for April. However, the WCD Minister has not made an official announcement yet. Women with active verified accounts should check their Aadhaar-linked bank account for the credit.
My account was closed after April 30. What can I do?
If the account was closed due to a genuine mistake (like the wrong answer on the government employee question), visit the nearest CSC centre or Anganwadi Sevika for help. Online correction is currently not available. For wrongly removed cases, call Helpline 181 with application ID and documents.
When is the next eKYC for Ladki Bahin Yojana?
As per the September 2025 government resolution, Ladki Bahin eKYC must be done every year between June and July. So the next annual eKYC window is expected to open in June 2026 on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
Will Ladki Bahin Yojana continue in 2026-27?
Yes. Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 confirmed the scheme will continue. The government has allocated ₹26,000 crore for the year. Around 1.88 crore eligible women will keep receiving ₹1,500 per month through DBT.