Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: Rs 1,500 Installment, e-KYC and Status Check

Crores of women in Maharashtra receive Rs 1,500 in their accounts every month — but in recent months, many women’s money has stopped. The reason is e-KYC. The government has made e-KYC mandatory, and women whose e-KYC is incomplete may have their installment withheld. If you are a majhi ladki bahin yojana beneficiary, this article is very important for you.

We will tell you the latest update on the October installment, how to check status on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, how to complete e-KYC, and what to do if the money has not arrived. At the end, the FAQ section answers your common questions too. So let us understand everything, one step at a time.

Scheme at a Glance (Quick Facts)

Detail	Information
Scheme name	Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
State	Maharashtra
Monthly assistance	Rs 1,500
Eligibility	Women aged 21–65, income up to Rs 2.5 lakh
Beneficiaries	More than 2.3 crore women
Official portal	ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
Helpline	181
Payment	DBT to Aadhaar-linked account

What Is Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is the Maharashtra government’s biggest scheme for women. It was launched in July 2024 — then Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced it in the 2024-25 budget. The scheme aims to give monthly financial support to economically weaker women of the state so they can become self-reliant.

Under the scheme, eligible women aged 21 to 65 receive Rs 1,500 every month directly in their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT. In the 2026-27 budget, Rs 26,500 crore has been allocated for this scheme.

What Is the Objective of the Scheme?

The Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is not just about giving money — its bigger objective is the social and economic empowerment of women. With Rs 1,500 every month, lakhs of women are contributing to household expenses, spending on children’s education, and starting small work of their own.

Since its launch, it has become Maharashtra’s most popular scheme — more than 2.3 crore women joined it. In the 2024 assembly elections, this scheme was considered a gamechanger. That is why the government calls it its flagship scheme, and the Deputy Chief Minister has clearly said it will never be shut down.

Latest Installment Update — When Will the Money Come?

Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare has announced that the October honorarium is being released — Rs 1,500 is being deposited directly into the Aadhaar-linked accounts of all eligible women. The money usually reaches accounts around the middle of the month.

But there is one big condition: women who have not completed e-KYC may have their installment withheld. The government made e-KYC mandatory in September and gave beneficiaries time to complete it. If your e-KYC is pending, complete it first — otherwise the money may get stuck.

Why Is e-KYC Mandatory? How to Complete It?

The government made e-KYC mandatory for transparency. Verification caught 12,000 accounts held in men’s names, and installments of more than 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries (government employees, income taxpayers, duplicate applications) were stopped. e-KYC is necessary so the money reaches the right beneficiaries.

How to do e-KYC:

Open the official website ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
Click eKYC on the homepage.
Enter your Aadhaar number in the e-KYC form and fill the captcha code.
Tick “Yes, I agree” and press “Send OTP”.
Verify with the OTP received on the Aadhaar-linked mobile.

Online e-KYC is the easiest method. If internet facility is not available, verification can also happen at field verification camps.

Verification Drive — Why Were Lakhs of Installments Stopped?

Last year the government ran a big verification campaign. The results were shocking — 26.34 lakh beneficiaries were found ineligible and their installments were stopped. These included duplicate applications, more than two applications from one family, government employees, and income taxpayers.

The biggest irregularity was that 12,000 accounts were found in men’s names — men were taking money meant for a women’s scheme. Payments to all these accounts were stopped, and money already sent to ineligible women was recovered too. Now the government is also matching beneficiary data with the Income Tax Department, so that only genuinely eligible women get the Rs 1,500. That is why e-KYC has now been made mandatory every year.

Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana Status Check — How to See Status?

Method 1 — Via portal:

Open ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
Click “Application Status” on the homepage.
Enter your registration number and press “View”.
Your DBT status will appear on the screen.

Method 2 — By logging in:

Log in on the portal with your registered mobile number and password.
Go to “Payment History” or “Application Status”.
Details of all installments will appear.

Method 3 — Nari Shakti Doot app: Download the Nari Shakti Doot app from Google Play and check status with your Aadhaar or mobile number.

Money Not Received? These Could Be the Reasons

1. Incomplete e-KYC — The most common reason. If e-KYC is not complete, the payment is withheld. Complete e-KYC immediately using the method given above.

2. Bank account not linked with Aadhaar — DBT money comes only to Aadhaar-seeded accounts. Visit your bank and confirm the link.

3. Name mismatch in Aadhaar — If the name in the application does not match the Aadhaar card, the payment gets stuck.

4. Found ineligible — Family income above Rs 2.5 lakh, an income taxpayer or government employee in the family, or owning a four-wheeler (except tractor) — if any condition is broken, the installment stops.

5. Duplicate application — Payments have been stopped for more than two applications from one family or duplicate entries caught in verification.

If the problem continues, call helpline 181 or visit your nearest Anganwadi centre.

Who Is Eligible for This Scheme?

The woman must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra
Age must be between 21 and 65 years
Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh
Bank account must be linked with Aadhaar and mobile number
No government employee or income taxpayer in the family
No MP/MLA (current or former) in the family
Family must not own a four-wheeler (tractor exempted)
Priority to poor, widowed, divorced women or those facing financial hardship

Note: Online applications are currently closed for new applicants. Existing beneficiaries can continue benefits by completing e-KYC.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Voter ID
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate
Birth Certificate
Bank Passbook
Mobile Number (linked with Aadhaar)

Beware of Fake Websites!

Many fake websites are running in the name of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Remember — genuine portals end only with .gov.in or .maharashtra.gov.in. Stay away from any website that asks for money or takes you to strange links. Application and e-KYC are completely free.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How much money is given every month in majhi ladki bahin yojana?

Rs 1,500 every month, via DBT directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account.

2. What is the fastest way to check installment status?

Enter your registration number in “Application Status” on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, or use the Nari Shakti Doot app.

3. What happens if e-KYC is not done?

The next installment can be withheld. e-KYC is mandatory — complete it on the portal with your Aadhaar number and OTP.

4. Why has my money stopped?

The most common reasons: incomplete e-KYC, bank account not linked with Aadhaar, name mismatch in Aadhaar, or being found ineligible (income/government job/tax).

5. Are new applications being accepted?

Currently online applications are closed for new applicants. Existing beneficiaries can continue benefits by doing e-KYC.

6. What are the age and income limits?

Women aged 21 to 65 years, with annual family income below Rs 2.5 lakh.

7. Is the scheme going to be shut down?

No. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has clearly said this scheme will never be shut down — it is the government’s flagship scheme.

8. What is the helpline number?

181 — call this number for any problem.

9. What is needed for e-KYC?

Only your Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile number (for OTP). It takes 5 minutes in the eKYC section of the portal.

10. Can men apply?

No. This scheme is only for women — payments to 12,000 accounts found in men’s names were stopped during verification.

11. On which date does the installment come every month?

There is no fixed date, but the money usually reaches accounts around the middle of the month. If delayed, check Payment History on the portal.

12. What is the Nari Shakti Doot app?

It is the scheme’s official mobile app (on Google Play). Application and payment status can be seen with Aadhaar or mobile number — use the app if the portal does not open.

Note: GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. Before taking any final decision related to application or payment, please verify the information on the official portal ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.