Ladki Bahin Yojana News: Maharashtra Women Beneficiaries Likely To Receive Combined INR 3,000 Installments, Know When To Expect January and February Payments

Mumbai, February 15:  Millions of women enrolled in the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana are reportedly set to receive their pending financial assistance shortly. According to recent reports, beneficiaries may see a combined installment of INR 3,000 credited to their accounts, covering the months of January and February 2026. The disbursement, which usually follows a monthly cycle of INR 1,500, was delayed due to administrative verification processes and regional election cycles.

Reports indicate that the delay in the January payout was primarily due to a massive audit aimed at identifying genuine beneficiaries following widespread technical glitches in the e-KYC process. To ensure no eligible woman is excluded, the window for correcting e-KYC errors has reportedly been extended to March 31, 2026. This extension allows those whose payments were halted due to data entry errors a final opportunity to secure their monthly benefits. Where and How To Correct Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC Errors by March 31.

Combined Ladki Bahin Yojana Payout Expectations

Since February is already underway without the January credit, reports suggest that both installments will be combined into a single Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This move is expected to provide financial relief to households that had factored the stipend into their monthly budgets.

The combined INR 3,000 payout is tentatively expected in the last week of February. However, reports clarify that this will only apply to women who have successfully cleared the verification process and have their bank accounts linked to Aadhaar through the NPCI mapper. Ladki Bahin Yojana Update: Know Why the Maharashtra Government Scrapped Physical Verification for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Combine Installment Scenario

For women who have not received payments for several months, reports outline a potential "lottery" effect. If a beneficiary corrects her e-KYC and receives approval after the delay, she may be eligible for a bulk transfer covering all missed months.

• INR 3,000: Covering January and February 2026.
• INR 6,000: Potentially covering December through March for those with long-standing technical holds.

While the total number of applicants once reached 2.43 crore, reports confirm the current list of active beneficiaries stands at approximately 1.57 crore following the "Anti-Fraud Audit." The reduction is the result of stricter cross-verification with income tax and government payroll databases to ensure the funds reach the intended economically disadvantaged groups.

Residents are advised by local reports to monitor their application status on the official website or the Nari Shakti Doot app. "Approved" status is the primary requirement for the upcoming combined disbursement.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 15, 2026 03:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).