Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026 - ₹1,500 Monthly Benefit & eKYC

The Maharashtra government's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana provides a financial benefit of ₹1,500 every month to eligible women across the state through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). While new applications remain closed, the scheme continues for existing beneficiaries who successfully complete their mandatory yearly eKYC verification.

Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: Key Details

Feature	Details
Scheme Name	Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
State Government	Maharashtra
Financial Support	₹1,500 per month
Age Limit	21 to 65 years
Family Income Limit	Less than ₹2.50 lakh per annum
Application Status	Closed for new applicants (eKYC active for existing)
Budget Allocation (2026-27)	₹26,500 crore
Official Website	ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in

Important Dates Overview

Event Description	Date
August 2026 Installment Release	26 September 2026
Annual eKYC Window	June to July (Typically)

Overview of the Scheme

Launched to empower women financially and support small household needs, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has become a cornerstone welfare program in Maharashtra. For the financial year 2026-27, the state has allocated ₹26,500 crore to support approximately 1.65 crore eligible women. The budget reflects a rationalization following rigorous verification and eKYC drives that removed ineligible records.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the benefits under this scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
• Age Group: Must be between 21 and 65 years of age.
• Income Limit: The annual income of the applicant's family must be less than ₹2.50 lakh.
• Marital Status: Married, widowed, divorced, abandoned, and destitute women, along with one unmarried woman per family, are eligible.
• Exclusions: Families paying income tax, households with regular government employees, pensioners, elected representatives (MLAs/MPs), or owners of four-wheelers (excluding tractors) are excluded.

Required Documents

Applicants and beneficiaries undergoing verification or eKYC should keep the following paperwork ready:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card linked with an active bank account
• Domicile certificate or valid proof of residence (ration card, voter ID, or school leaving certificate)
• Income certificate (exempted for holders of Yellow or Orange ration cards)
• Marriage certificate (if the applicant's name is not on the family ration card)
• Bank account passbook details with correct IFSC code

Selection and Verification Process

Selection is based on successful submission, document verification by Taluka or Ward-level committees, and mandatory annual eKYC compliance. Missing the yearly eKYC window can result in the suspension of monthly disbursements.

How to Complete eKYC and Access the Portal

1. Navigate to the official website at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.
2. Locate and open the eKYC section on the portal.
3. Enter your registered Aadhaar number and the security captcha.
4. Authenticate using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
5. Confirm your details to successfully complete the annual verification process.