Big Relief for Beneficiary Women in Maharashtra as Government Announces Final Date for the 10th Installment
Mumbai: There’s good news for millions of women enrolled under Maharashtra’s flagship welfare initiative, the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Launched in July 2024, this scheme provides a monthly financial aid of ₹1500 to eligible women through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). With nine installments already credited, anticipation around the 10th payout has finally come to an end.
📅 10th Installment Date Officially Confirmed
As per verified media reports and government sources, the 10th installment will be credited on April 30, 2025, which also marks the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The amount is expected to be deposited in two phases depending on the status of previous payouts.
Women who did not receive the 8th and 9th installments will receive a lump sum of ₹4500
, while those who have been getting payments regularly will get the standard ₹1500 for April.
📌 Key Features of the Ladki Bahin Scheme
- Launch Date: July 2024
- Monthly Financial Support: ₹1500 (via DBT)
- Total Beneficiaries: Approximately 2.41 crore women
- Annual Budget (2025-26): ₹36,000 crore
- Promised Update: Although the government had announced a hike to ₹2100 per month, the current disbursal remains at ₹1500.
❌ 11 Lakh Women Declared Ineligible After Scrutiny
After a comprehensive document verification process, over 11 lakh women were disqualified from receiving further benefits under the scheme. The reasons for ineligibility include:
- Submission of incorrect or fake documents
- Annual income exceeding ₹2.5 lakh
- Receiving assistance from other schemes such as NSMN
Those found ineligible but currently drawing ₹1000 under NSMN will only be granted ₹500 from the Ladki Bahin Yojana.🔍 How to Check Beneficiary Status and Name in the List
Eligible women can verify their application and payment status through multiple modes:
Online:
- Visit the official portal:
- Click on the “Beneficiary Status” option
- Enter your mobile number or application ID and verify using OTP
Mobile App:
- Download the Naari Shakti Doot App from Google Play Store
- Search your status using Aadhaar number or name
Offline:
- Visit your nearest Anganwadi center, Ward Office, or Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra
📑 Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents
Eligibility:
- Resident of Maharashtra
- Female aged between 21 and 65 years
- Annual income less than ₹2.5 lakh
- DBT-enabled bank account linked with Aadhaar
- Government employees and income tax payers are not eligible
Documents Needed:
- Aadhaar Card
- Copy of bank passbook
- Proof of residence and income
- Passport-size photograph