E-KYC Alert: If you are availing the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana,this news is a strong warning and an important update for you. The state government has made it clear that e-KYC is mandatory to receive the next installments of the scheme without any interruption. Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister,Aditi Tatkare,has warned all beneficiaries via social media that if the e-KYC process is not completed by December 31st,2025,the ₹1,500 deposit in your bank account may be halted.
e-KYC Deadline and Important Updates
The Maharashtra government has made e-KYC mandatory to bring transparency to this scheme and ensure that funds reach only genuinely eligible women. The government’s primary objective is to ensure that women’s funds are not held up due to any technical glitches.
If you previously completed e-KYC but made a significant mistake,the government has provided one last opportunity to correct it. You can visit the official portal and correct your mistakes until December 31,2025. Remember,missing this crucial opportunity could result in a series of government office visits in the future.
Objective of the Ladki Behen Yojana
This revolutionary scheme was launched on June 28,2024,under the chairmanship of then Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The scheme’s primary goal is to make women in Maharashtra economically self-reliant. This monthly amount of ₹1,500 provides strong support to women’s health,nutrition,and their role in society.
Millions of women have joined this scheme,becoming their own strong support instead of relying on others for their basic needs. The eligible age limit is 21 to 65 years,and the government has released 16 successful installments so far.
Step-by-Step Process to Complete e-KYC
To secure your installment,you must follow the simple steps below:
- First,visit the scheme’s official portal,ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
- Click on the e-KYC option on the homepage,which will open a digital form.
- Enter your Aadhaar card number and enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Carefully fill in all the required information in the form.
- Enter the Aadhaar number of the surviving family member (husband or father).
- Select your caste and ensure no one in your family is a government employee or a pensioner.
- Submit your e-KYC process securely using biometrics or face recognition.
Opportunity to correct incorrect information
Women who previously selected an alternative option or made a significant error during their e-KYC process can update their information by logging in to the portal. The government has clarified that the beneficiary must log in themselves to avoid future fund transfers. This correction will only be valid until December 31,2025,so don’t delay. A little caution can save you a year’s worth of financial assistance.
