Imagine receiving government support and then being advised to “Update your details in two months or lose your benefits.” That is exactly the situation that thousands of women in Maharashtra face. The state government has made e-KYC mandatory for all Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries, giving them a two-month deadline to finish the process. The change is intended to sift out false entries and guarantee that only genuine women benefit, but it has also created a sense of urgency and fear among recipients.
What Is e-KYC?
On Thursday, the Maharashtra government made e-KYC or Electronic Know Your Customer verification mandatory for Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme recipients in the state.
The initiative, which goes live in June 2024, would provide a monthly payment of Rs 1,500 to women aged 21 to 65 whose households earn less than Rs 2.5 lakh per year.
KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a regulated process used by financial organizations to verify their customers’ identities before providing access to services such as opening bank accounts, investing, and utilizing digital wallets. Customers must submit documentation such as Aadhaar, PAN card, photograph, and biometric information.
Digital verification will not only ensure that qualified women receive benefits continuously, but it will also help speed up future access to other government schemes.
The GR further stipulates that women must complete their Aadhaar-based identification within two months to continue receiving financial support directly into their bank accounts. Failure to do so will result in benefits being withheld. In addition, the verification will have to be done every year.
About Ladki Bahin Yojana
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, often known as the Ladki Bahin Yojana, is a social program launched by the Maharashtra government in 2024. The goal is to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women aged 21 to 65, supporting rehabilitation, economic development, and empowerment.
- Eligibility criteria: To be eligible for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, the candidate must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- Age Limit: The applicant must be between 21 and 65 years old.
- Family Income: The applicant’s annual income cannot exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Income Tax: No family member should pay income taxes.
- Benefits: Under this initiative, qualified women will earn Rs 1,500 monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Why Is e-KYC Now Mandatory For The Ladki Bahin Scheme?
The decision follows official findings that approximately 26.34 lakh ineligible beneficiaries, including men, enrolled in the scheme and received the payment. Currently, over 2.25 crore women are registered in the scheme.
Two-month deadline and repercussions. Beneficiaries must complete the verification process within the specified timeframe. Failure to do so will result in loss of benefits.
Quick e-KYC Via Portal Made Mandatory For Ladki Bahin Scheme
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— Aditi S Tatkare (@iAditiTatkare) September 20, 2025
“All scheme beneficiaries can now use an e-KYC facility through the web portal ‘ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in’. Aditi Tatkare, the state’s Women and Child Development Minister, has requested that they finish the e-KYC procedure within the next two months.
The process is quick and convenient, and everyone should complete it to maintain transparency in the plan and guarantee that qualified women receive regular rewards,” she wrote on X. Tatkare further stated that the process will be useful in the future for obtaining benefits from other government schemes.
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