NewsIMTS₹1500 monthly installments under Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana may stop if beneficiaries fail to complete mandatory e-KYC by November 18. The Maharashtra government has set this deadline to ensure transparency after an audit revealed 26.34 lakh ineligible people, including men, were wrongfully receiving benefits. Women aged 21-65 with annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh can receive ₹18,000 yearly through this scheme. Women's and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced that eligible women can complete e-KYC on the official portal ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. Required documents include passport-sized photo, residence proof, income certificate (except for yellow/orange ration card holders), and Aadhaar-linked bank account. The scheme, launched in July 2024, aims to provide financial assistance to needy women across Maharashtra. (Updated 30 Oct 2025, 18:48 IST; source: link)
Maharashtra Sets November 18 Deadline for Ladki Bahin e-KYC
Women receiving ₹1500 monthly aid under Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana must complete e-KYC verification by November 18 or risk losing their benefits. This deadline comes after an audit found over 26 lakh ineligible people wrongfully receiving payments, including men. The verification process aims to ensure only genuine beneficiaries receive the financial assistance. Women aged 21-65 years with family income below ₹2.5 lakh annually qualify for this scheme, which provides ₹18,000 yearly support to needy women across the state. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
How to Complete the Mandatory e-KYC Process
Eligible women can complete their e-KYC on the official portal ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in before the deadline. Women's and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare has instructed beneficiaries to gather necessary documents including a passport-sized photograph, residence proof, and income certificate. Yellow or orange ration card holders are exempt from providing income proof. All applicants must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for receiving payments. The scheme, launched in July 2024, will continue payments only for verified beneficiaries after the verification deadline passes. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- ₹1500 monthly installments under Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana may stop if beneficiaries fail to complete mandatory e-KYC by November 18.
- The Maharashtra government has set this deadline to ensure transparency after an audit revealed 26.34 lakh ineligible people, including men, were wrongfully receiving benefits.
- Women aged 21-65 with annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh can receive ₹18,000 yearly through this scheme.
