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Maharashtra Mandates Aadhaar e-KYC for All Ladki Bahin Beneficiaries With Two-Month Deadline

The mandate follows audits flagging millions of suspect accounts, with payments intended to continue only for verified women.

Overview

  • An official government resolution requires every Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin beneficiary to complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC within two months or have payments withheld.
  • Annual re-authentication is compulsory, with the e-KYC facility live on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in and no fee for assisted submissions.
  • The scheme pays ₹1,500 a month to women aged 21–65 with annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh, covering about 2.25 crore recipients.
  • State IT analytics have flagged around 26 lakh potentially ineligible entries, and anganwadi workers are conducting physical surveys, with district reports expected soon.
  • Offline help is available through anganwadi networks, Setu Seva Kendras and other local offices, and the state says verified beneficiaries will keep receiving transfers.