Mumbai, January 23: In a move to protect the interests of thousands of women, Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced on Tuesday, January 20, that the government is extending the deadline for the mandatory e-KYC process for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The extension comes as a response to widespread technical issues, including server downtime and OTP failures, which prevented many eligible women - particularly in rural areas - from completing their verification by the previous December 31, 2025, cutoff.

Physical Verification for Technical Errors

A significant factor in the extension is a recurring technical error involving a "double negative" question in the Marathi-language portal. Over 24 lakh women were reportedly flagged as ineligible after misinterpreting a poorly phrased question regarding government employment. To resolve this, Minister Tatkare has instructed District Collectors to deploy Anganwadi workers for door-to-door physical verification. This manual check will allow genuine beneficiaries to rectify their status without navigating the complex online portal again. Ladki Bahin Yojana E-KYC Error: Know How To Do Physical Verification As E-KYC Errors Stall Payments for 24 Lakh Women Beneficiaries in Maharashtra.

Special Provisions for Vulnerable Groups

The Minister clarified that the scheme remains committed to the economic empowerment of women but requires high transparency. For specific categories - including widows, divorcees, and single women - the government has simplified the process. These beneficiaries are required to:

  • Complete the online Aadhaar-based e-KYC.

  • Submit physical copies of supporting documents (such as death certificates or court orders) to their local District Women and Child Development Office or Anganwadi centre.

Step-by-Step Guide to Complete e-KYC for Ladki Bahin Yojana

Eligible women who have not yet completed their verification can do so by following these steps:

  • Visit the Official Portal: Go to ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in

  • Login: Click on "Applicant Login" and enter your registered mobile number and password.

  • Access e-KYC: Look for the highlighted "e-KYC" banner or tab on the dashboard.

  • Enter Aadhaar Details: Input your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the Captcha code shown on the screen.

  • OTP Verification: Click "Get OTP". You will receive a 6-digit code on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.

  • Submit and Confirm: Enter the OTP, review your pre-filled details, and click 'Submit' to complete the process. A "Success" message should appear on the screen. Ladki Bahin Yojana January 2026 Installment Update: Maharashtra Government Likely To Disburse INR 1,500 Before ZP Elections, Check Details.

Safeguarding the INR 1,500 Benefit for Ladki Bahin Yojana Beneficiaries

The Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana provides a monthly stipend of INR 1,500 to women aged 21 to 65 with an annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh. The e-KYC mandate was introduced after audits revealed thousands of ineligible entries, including over 14,000 men and several thousand government employees who were wrongly receiving the doles. The current extension ensures that "no eligible sister" is deprived of her benefits due to circumstances beyond her control.

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