What is the Ladki Bahin Yojana?
The Ladki Bahin Yojana is an initiative by the Maharashtra government to provide financial aid to Maharashtrian women.
It is also known as the Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana or Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The scheme was implemented on August 17, 2024.
The Ladki Bahin Yojana offers ₹1500 per month to women between the ages of 21 and 65 whose family income is below ₹2.5 lakh per year.
The Maharashtra chief minister, Mr Eknath Shinde, stated that 3000 crore eligible women have already benefited from this scheme.
The government of Maharashtra has assigned an annual budget of 35,000 crore for the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for availing the scheme, women need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- You should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- You should be between the ages of 21 and 65.
- Your family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh per year.
- You should be a married, unmarried, divorced, widowed, or destitute/abandoned woman.
Here are the exceptions under which a woman will not qualify to use the scheme:
- Whose family income exceeds ₹2.5 lakhs per year.
- Whose family member is a regular government employee, PSU worker, or pensioner.
- If you are already receiving ₹1,500 from another government scheme.
- Whose family member owns a four-wheeler vehicle, excluding tractors.
- If the woman’s family member is an MP or MLA.
- If their family member is a chairman or director in a government body.
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Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC Process
Here are the steps for how you can apply and complete your Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC application to receive the benefits under the scheme.
Step 1
Visit the official website of Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana at https://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/.
Step 2
Click on the eKYC banner and complete the login process by entering your Aadhar details.
Step 3
Verify your login by entering the OTP. In case you don’t receive an OTP, click on the “Resend OTP” button.
Step 4
Once you verify your login by entering the OTP, start filling out the application form by entering the necessary details.
Step 5
Enter details such as bank account number, family income proof, etc.
Step 6
Upload all the documents, like your Adhaar card, income, and any other documents as required.
Step 7
Kindly review all the information you have provided in the form and then click “Submit”. Once you submit the form, you will get a confirmation reference number, which you can use to track your application status.
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Benefits of Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC
Under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Yojana, the beneficiaries will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Receive ₹1,500 per month directly in their bank account linked with their Aadhar Card information.
- Women can use these funds for their education, household needs, and healthcare.
- They can also use the funds to upskill and learn new skills and become financially independent.
- They also gain access to health insurance coverage under the scheme.
