Ladki Bahin Yojana Maharashtra 2026: Complete eKYC Process (Step-by-Step)

Ladki Bahin Yojana has been launched by the Maharashtra govt to provide monthly financial assistance to eligible women. The assistance is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). To continue receiving benefits under this scheme, completing eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) has become mandatory.

The ladki bahin scheme mainly focuses on financial empowerment of women, improving health, nutrition, and living standards, and supporting women-led households.

In this article, we will explain what Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC is, why it is required, how to complete it, and common problems faced by beneficiaries.

What is Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026

Official Name of the Scheme	Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
State	Maharashtra
Launch Date	28th June 2024
Launched By	Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Purpose	To provide monthly financial assistance to eligible women
Benefit / Amount	Rs. 1500 per month
eKYC Process	Ongoing to ensure benefits reach genuine beneficiaries, remove fake or duplicate records, link Aadhaar with bank accounts correctly and maintain transparency in fund distribution
Age Limit	21 to 65 years
Number of Beneficiaries	Over 2 crore
Required Documents	Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-linked account), Registered Mobile Number, Ladki Bahin Yojana Application ID (if available)
Official Website	https://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/
Women Helpline Number	181 (Toll Free)

eKYC in Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is a digital identity verification process. Under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, eKYC is done using Aadhaar authentication to verify the beneficiary's identity and avoid fraud or duplicate entries. Without completing eKYC, beneficiaries may face delay in payments, temporary suspension of benefits and rejection of future installments. The Maharashtra Government has made eKYC compulsory to:-

Ensure benefits reach genuine beneficiaries
Remove fake or duplicate records
Link Aadhaar with bank accounts correctly
Maintain transparency in fund distribution

Who is Eligible to Make Ladki Bahin Yojana KYC?

To be eligible to complete e‑KYC and receive benefits, you must be an eligible beneficiary of the scheme, which means:

Applicant must be a permanent resident of the Maharashtra state.
Married, widowed, divorced, abandoned and destitute women in the state as well as only one unmarried woman in the family.
Age of the applicant women must lie b/w 21 to 65 years.
Beneficiary must have an aadhar linked bank account.
The annual family income of the beneficiary women must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh.
Beneficiary woman must not be receiving monthly benefits of Rs. 1500 or more through a financial scheme implemented by other departments of the Maharashtra government.
Beneficiary women must not have a four wheeler vehicle (excluding tractors) registered in their name or of their family members.
Women whose family members are income tax payers are NOT eligible.
Women whose family members are working as permanent employees in any govt department / board / local body or drawing state/central govt pension after retirement are NOT eligible.
Furthermore, women whose family members are current / former MPs or MLAs are also NOT eligible.

How to Complete Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC?

Beneficiaries can complete eKYC using online method by following the simple steps mentioned here:-

Visit the official Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana portal at https://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/
At the homepage, click at "ही eKYC ची संधी फक्त त्या लाभार्थ्यांना आहे ज्यांच्याकडून eKYC करताना चुकीचे पर्याय निवडण्यात आले होते" link or directly click https://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/ekyc
Subsequently, the page to make Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC will get displayed on your screen.

Provide your aadhar card number, enter captcha and give consent for aadhaar card verification (through OTP on registered mobile number).
After verification of OTP, perform your eKYC through online mode.
Submit and save the confirmation.

If online eKYC is not possible, beneficiaries can visit the nearest CSC (Common Service Center) or go to either anganwadi center or gram panchayat or setu suvidha kendra. Carry your aadhaar card, bank passbook and registered mobile number to complete Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC process.

Documents Required for Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC

Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-linked account)
Registered Mobile Number
Ladki Bahin Yojana Application ID (if available)

Common Problems During Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC

Many beneficiaries face issues such as:-

Aadhaar not linked with mobile number
Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar
OTP not received
Name mismatch in Aadhaar and bank records

To resolve these, update details at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra or your bank branch.

What Happens If Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC Is Not Completed?

If eKYC is not done within the specified time:-

Monthly installments may stop
Application may be marked incomplete
Beneficiary may be asked to re-verify details

So, completing eKYC on time is very important.

Conclusion on Ladki Bahin Yojana e KYC

The Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC process is a crucial step to ensure uninterrupted financial support for women beneficiaries. Completing eKYC is simple and helps the government deliver benefits efficiently and transparently.

All beneficiaries are advised to complete their eKYC as soon as possible to avoid any issues with payments.