Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a Maharashtra government scheme that pays Rs 1,500 a month by direct bank transfer to women aged 21 to 65 from families with annual income up to Rs 2.5 lakh. Women from income tax paying families, families with a government employee, or families owning a four-wheeler (other than a tractor) are not eligible. Beneficiaries must complete Aadhaar eKYC on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in to keep receiving money.
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is one of the largest cash transfer schemes for women run by any state. Launched by the Maharashtra government in 2024, it pays eligible women Rs 1,500 every month directly into their bank accounts. With more than two crore women enrolled at its peak and a large verification drive since 2025, it is also one of the most searched schemes in India. This guide explains who qualifies, how the money is paid, and what to do if your instalment stops.
Scheme at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Run by | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Launched | July 2024, announced in the state budget of June 2024 |
| Benefit | Rs 1,500 a month (Rs 18,000 a year) by DBT to an Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Age | 21 to 65 years |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year |
| Official portal | ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in |
Who is eligible
- A woman who is a resident of Maharashtra.
- Aged between 21 and 65 years.
- Married, widowed, divorced, abandoned or destitute women, and one unmarried woman per family.
- Family income not more than Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
- Must have a bank account in her own name linked with Aadhaar.
A woman born outside Maharashtra who married a resident of the state can apply using her husband’s documents.
Who is not eligible
- Families where any member pays income tax.
- Families where any member is a permanent employee or pensioner of the central or state government, a government undertaking or local body. Contract, voluntary and outsourced workers are not excluded on this ground.
- Families with a current or former MP or MLA.
- Families owning a four-wheeler, excluding a tractor.
- Women already getting Rs 1,500 or more a month from another government scheme.
- Families with a member who is chairman, director or member of a government board or corporation.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Maharashtra domicile certificate, or birth certificate, school leaving certificate, ration card or voter ID showing 15 years of residence
- Income certificate, or a yellow or saffron ration card, which is accepted in place of it
- Bank passbook of an Aadhaar-linked account
- Recent photograph and a signed undertaking
eKYC: why your instalment may have stopped
After complaints that ineligible people had enrolled, the state began a verification drive in 2025. It found around 26 lakh applications that did not meet the rules, including men and more than one woman from the same family beyond the permitted limit, and payments to them were stopped. The government then made Aadhaar-based eKYC compulsory for every beneficiary, with a deadline that ran till 31 December 2025. Those who did not complete eKYC risk having their payments held.
How eKYC is done on the portal:
- Open ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in and click the eKYC link.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha, give consent and verify the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Enter your husband’s or father’s Aadhaar number and verify with OTP.
- Confirm the declarations: no family member is a government employee, and not more than one married and one unmarried woman from the family are beneficiaries.
- Submit and note the confirmation message.
The eKYC link and deadlines have changed several times. Check the portal or ask your anganwadi worker for the current window.
How to check your status and payment
- Application status: log in to ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in or the Nari Shakti Doot app with your mobile number and OTP, and open Applications made earlier.
- Payment status: check your bank passbook or SMS. Payments come by DBT and are named as Ladki Bahin or the Women and Child Development Department.
- If the money has not come: make sure your bank account is linked to Aadhaar and DBT-enabled through your bank or the NPCI mapper, and that your eKYC is complete.
What about Rs 2,100 a month?
During the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election, the ruling alliance promised to raise the benefit to Rs 2,100 a month. As of September 2026, the monthly amount paid remains Rs 1,500. Any increase will be announced by the state government, usually in the budget. Be careful with messages or websites that claim otherwise.
Avoid fake websites
Several unofficial sites use the scheme’s name. The only official portal is ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, and applications and eKYC are free. Do not pay anyone to fill forms, and do not share OTPs with strangers.
Similar schemes in other states
- Madhya Pradesh: Ladli Behna Yojana
- Jharkhand: Maiyan Samman Yojana
- Delhi: Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
Explore central schemes for women on our schemes for women page.
Sources
- Government Resolutions of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, 2024 and 2025
- Official portal ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
Last updated: 26 September 2026. Scheme rules and eKYC deadlines are set by the Maharashtra government and change from time to time.
Frequently asked questions
How much money is given under Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Rs 1,500 a month, paid by direct benefit transfer to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account. As of September 2026 the amount has not been raised to Rs 2,100.
Who is eligible for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Women residents of Maharashtra aged 21 to 65 from families with annual income up to Rs 2.5 lakh, who are married, widowed, divorced, abandoned or destitute, plus one unmarried woman per family.
Why did my Ladki Bahin instalment stop?
Common reasons are incomplete eKYC, a bank account not linked to Aadhaar for DBT, or the application being found ineligible during verification, for example because a family member is a government employee or owns a four-wheeler.
What is the official website of Ladki Bahin Yojana?
ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. The Nari Shakti Doot app is also used for applications. Both are free.
Is eKYC mandatory for Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Yes. The Maharashtra government made Aadhaar eKYC compulsory for all beneficiaries to continue receiving payments.