Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026 - ₹1,500 Monthly Benefit, eKYC and Application Status

Maharashtra government's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana gives ₹1,500 every month to eligible women in the state. The money reaches the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the woman through DBT payment. New applications are closed at the moment, and the scheme continues for existing women who finish their yearly eKYC.

Women aged 21 to 65 years from families with an annual income below ₹2.50 lakh get this monthly support. eKYC has become a yearly task for every woman getting the benefit, and missing it can stop the payment. This page explains the current rules, who can apply, the eKYC process and the latest application status.

IMPORTANT: Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC Online Process

Update: Maharashtra government has set aside ₹26,500 crore for the scheme in the 2026-27 state budget, which is lower than the ₹36,000 crore of 2025-26. The cut follows a drop in the number of eligible women after eKYC and verification. Around 1.65 crore women now get the monthly amount, and close to 92 lakh names were removed from the list during the checking drive.

What is Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026?

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was announced in the 2024-25 state budget, and the first payment went out on 1 July 2024. Women aged 21 to 65 years from poor families receive ₹1,500 each month. This money helps them meet small household needs and stand on their own feet.

The scheme takes inspiration from the Ladli Behna Yojana of the Madhya Pradesh government. Many women can't meet their small needs because of weak money conditions and end up depending on others. With ₹1,500 coming in every month, they can improve the condition of their family and their own life.

How to Apply Online for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?

New applications for this scheme are closed as of now. Only women who are already part of the scheme need to complete their yearly eKYC to keep the payment coming. If the government opens a fresh registration window, it will be announced on the official portal.

Apply for Ladki Bahin Yojana using the Nari Shakti Doot App: Every eligible woman can apply for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana using the Nari Shakti Doot App, and the complete procedure of online application is given at the link below.

Apply for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

Steps to Register Online

For a resident woman of Maharashtra who wants to register on the official portal, the steps are given below. These can be done from a mobile or a laptop.

STEP 1 - Visit the official website at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in and check that you are on the government portal, not on a look-alike site.

STEP 2 - Choose Applicant Login and click on Create Account. Enter your mobile number, set a password and verify it with the OTP sent to your phone.

STEP 3 - Log in with your mobile number and password, then pick the option for Application of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.

STEP 4 - Enter your Aadhaar number and click Verify. Fill in your name, date of birth, address, ration card number, income and family details exactly as they appear on your Aadhaar card.

STEP 5 - Add your bank account number and IFSC code, then upload the required documents in PDF or JPEG format.

STEP 6 - Check every detail and click Submit. An application ID will reach your phone through SMS. Save that ID for later use.

After submission, a Taluka or Ward level committee checks your documents. Once the application is approved, ₹1,500 comes to your bank account every month.

Yearly eKYC is Required Now

eKYC has become a required step for every woman getting the benefit. The window usually stays open from June to July each year, and the money can be stopped if the verification is not done in time.

Go to the official portal, open the eKYC option, enter your Aadhaar number and captcha, and verify with the OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile. The full process is explained in the Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC guide, and women who missed the deadline can check the eKYC last date update for the next steps.

When to Apply for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026?

Online applications for the scheme are closed for new applicants. Existing women are required to complete their eKYC to continue getting the benefit. The monthly amount usually reaches accounts around the middle of each month.

Highlights of Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

Annual Budget

Maharashtra government runs this scheme to give money support to women aged 21 to 65 years from poor families. For 2026-27, the state has put ₹26,500 crore into the scheme. This is about 26 percent less than the ₹36,000 crore of 2025-26. The reason is simple. The number of women getting the benefit came down sharply after eKYC and verification, so the government needed less money than before.

Eligibility for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

To get the benefit of Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026, a woman has to meet the criteria given below. Read them before applying or before checking your eKYC status.

• Only women who are permanent residents of Maharashtra can apply for the scheme.
• Women aged between 21 and 65 years are covered under the scheme.
• Women from poor families with an annual income of less than ₹2.50 lakh can apply.
• The woman can be married, widowed, divorced, abandoned or destitute, and one unmarried woman per family is also covered.
• An Aadhaar-linked bank account is required to receive the monthly amount.

Women whose family pays income tax, or where a member is a regular government employee, a government pensioner or an MP or MLA, do not qualify. Families that own a four-wheeler, other than a tractor, are also left out. If a woman already gets ₹1,500 or more every month from another state scheme, she will not get a second benefit under this scheme.

Documents Required

Keep these papers ready before you start the application or the eKYC. A missing document is the most common reason for a rejected form.

• A recent photograph of the woman applying for the scheme.
• Aadhaar card, linked with the bank account.
• Domicile certificate, or proof like ration card, voter ID or an old school leaving certificate.
• Income certificate, which is not needed if the family holds a Yellow or Orange ration card.
• Marriage certificate, if the woman's name is not on the ration card.
• Bank account details with the correct IFSC code.

Ladki Bahin Yojana Application Form

Application form of Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana on the Nari Shakti Doot App looks like the one shown below.

Ladki Bahin Yojana Self Declaration Form - अर्जदाराचे हमीपत्र PDF

Self declaration form (अर्जदाराचे हमीपत्र) is required while applying for Ladki Bahin Yojana, and it can be downloaded from the link below.

Self Declaration Form for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

FAQ's

Is Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana still running?

Yes. The scheme is continuing in 2026-27, and the state has set aside ₹26,500 crore for it. Only the application window for new applicants is closed right now.

Has the monthly amount been reduced to ₹500?

No. The monthly support stays at ₹1,500. A woman who already gets ₹1,000 from the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi receives only ₹500 under this scheme, so the total stays at ₹1,500 and there is no double benefit.

Is eKYC required every year?

Yes. eKYC is now a yearly task and the window usually runs from June to July. Payment can stop if the verification is not completed in time.

Can a woman above 60 years apply?

Yes. The age limit for the scheme is 21 to 65 years, so women up to 65 years are covered.

Is there any helpline for help?

Women can call the women's helpline at 181 for help with the application, eKYC or a pending payment.