🗓️Last Updated: June 2026

Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: ₹1,500/Month for Women

Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana is Maharashtra's scheme providing ₹1,500 per month to eligible women aged 21–60 years. With 2.34 crore enrolled beneficiaries, it is one of India's largest women's financial support schemes. Learn about income criteria, how to apply online, and how to check your payment status.

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📋 Overview

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched by the Maharashtra government in July 2024, before the November 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections. The scheme provides ₹1,500 per month to eligible women as direct financial support. It is one of Maharashtra's Mahayuti government's flagship schemes and has been continued and expanded post-elections. Key details: - Monthly benefit: ₹1,500 (₹18,000/year) - Payment date: Typically on the 15th of each month or around festive seasons - Beneficiaries: 2.34 crore women enrolled across Maharashtra as of 2026 - Eligibility: Women aged 21–60 with family income ≤₹2.5 lakh/year The scheme is similar to Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna Yojana and is designed to provide direct financial empowerment to women from lower and middle-income families, helping with household expenses, healthcare, and education. Registration was initially done through Anganwadi centres and government camps. Online registration is available at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. The scheme is administered by the Women and Child Development Department of Maharashtra.

✅ Eligibility

  • ✓Woman aged 21 to 60 years, resident in Maharashtra
  • ✓Annual family income of ₹2.5 lakh or below (from all sources combined)
  • ✓No permanent government employee in the family (state/central/PSU)
  • ✓The woman herself must not be a government employee
  • ✓Must not be an income tax payer or have a family member who is a taxpayer
  • ✓Must have a valid Maharashtra address proof (Aadhaar with MH address, ration card, voter ID)
  • ✓Aadhaar-linked bank account in the woman's name is mandatory for DBT
  • ✓No other state government women's cash transfer scheme beneficiary of ₹1,500 or more

📁 Documents Required

▸Aadhaar card of the woman beneficiary (for identity and eKYC)
▸Ration card (Maharashtra RCMS ration card — showing family details)
▸Bank account passbook in the woman's name (Aadhaar-linked for DBT)
▸Income certificate from Tahsildar or competent authority (annual family income ≤₹2.5 lakh)
▸Maharashtra domicile / residence proof (voter ID with MH address, or ration card)
▸Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP and payment SMS alerts)
▸Passport-size photograph (for camp/offline registration)
▸Marriage certificate or self-declaration (married women)

💰Fees & Processing Time

Fee
FREE — No registration or application fee.
Processing Time
Camp-based registration: done same day. Online registration: submission to portal takes a few minutes. Verification by district WCD office: 15–30 days. First payment in the next payment cycle (15th of the month) after approval. If registered but not receiving payment for 60+ days, raise grievance at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

  1. 1Visit ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in — the official portal for the scheme
  2. 2Click 'Apply Online' or 'नवीन अर्ज' (New Application)
  3. 3Enter your Aadhaar number and verify with OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile
  4. 4Your details auto-populate from Aadhaar and ration card database
  5. 5Fill additional details: family income, family members' employment status
  6. 6Enter bank account number and IFSC code (must be in your own name and Aadhaar-linked)
  7. 7Upload required documents: income certificate, ration card front page
  8. 8Submit the application and note the application number
  9. 9Track status at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in → 'Application Status'
  10. 10After approval, ₹1,500 is automatically credited on the payment date each month

🏢 How to Apply Offline

  1. 1Visit your nearest Anganwadi centre or government camp for the scheme in your ward/gram panchayat
  2. 2Carry: Aadhaar card, ration card, bank passbook, income certificate, photographs
  3. 3Anganwadi worker or camp official registers you using a tablet/device
  4. 4Aadhaar OTP verification done on the spot
  5. 5Receive acknowledgement slip with application number
  6. 6Application is forwarded to the district Child Development Officer (DCDO) for verification
  7. 7After approval, monthly DBT begins

⚠️Common Problems & Solutions

✗Application rejected — income certificate shows income above ₹2.5 lakh
→If the family's actual income is ₹2.5 lakh or below, obtain a fresh income certificate from the Tahsildar. Certificates should reflect agricultural income, business income, and salary income accurately. If the rejection was in error, you can re-apply with the corrected income certificate or appeal to the district DCDO office.
✗Bank account is not in my name — payment failing
→Open a savings account in your own name at any bank (Jan Dhan account is free). Ensure it is Aadhaar-linked (visit bank for NPCI seeding). Then update your bank account details in the Ladki Bahin portal at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in → 'Bank Details Update'. Future payments will go to the new account.
✗Husband is in a government job but wife (applicant) is not — is she eligible?
→If the husband is a permanent government employee, the family is excluded regardless of the wife's employment status. This is because the income threshold and government employee exclusion applies to the family as a whole. If the husband is a contract/casual worker for government, check with the district DCDO for current interpretation.
✗Payment not credited in October despite being approved since August
→Check bank account status (active, Aadhaar-linked, no dormancy). Check payment status at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. Sometimes the state releases payments in batches — there may be a 1–2 month lag. If more than 2 months since approval with no payment, call the helpline 1800-233-2299 or visit the district WCD office.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is Maharashtra Ladki Bahin different from MP Ladli Behna?

Yes. Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana and Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana are separate state government schemes with similar concepts but different administration. Ladki Bahin is for Maharashtra women aged 21–60, paying ₹1,500/month. Ladli Behna is for MP women aged 21–60, also ₹1,500/month. They are not interchangeable — you must apply in the state where you reside.

Q.Can single/unmarried women apply?

The scheme primarily targets married women but also covers widows and divorced women. Eligibility for unmarried women may depend on current guidelines — check the scheme's latest notification at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. Some camp registrations have accepted single adult women meeting income criteria.

Q.How are payments made — through PFMS or directly?

Payments are made through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) via PFMS (Public Financial Management System) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The state government initiates bulk payment orders which go through PFMS and then reach individual bank accounts. You receive an SMS credit alert when payment is made.

Q.I moved from UP to Maharashtra 5 years ago — am I eligible?

You must be a Maharashtra resident with a valid address proof in Maharashtra. If you have been living in Maharashtra for 5 years and have a Maharashtra ration card and Aadhaar with MH address, you are eligible to apply. Recent migrants may face scrutiny on domicile proof — a ration card in Maharashtra is the most reliable proof.

Q.Will the ₹1,500 be increased to ₹2,100 as announced?

The Maharashtra government announced plans to increase the amount to ₹2,100 per month. As of June 2026, check the latest government notification at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in for the current amount. Announcements may have been implemented since the scheme's initial launch.

📞Helpline & Support

  • ▸Ladki Bahin Helpline: 1800-233-2299 (toll-free, Maharashtra)
  • ▸WCD Maharashtra: womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in
  • ▸Official Portal: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
  • ▸CM Helpline Maharashtra: 1800-120-8040
  • ▸Grievance: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
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