Mumbai: The deadline for completing e-KYC of Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra has been extended till April 30 after 68 lakh accounts under the Maharashtra government’s flagship scheme were closed due to non-compliance with the process.
Earlier, the deadline for completing the e-KYC was on March 31. Since November last year, the deadline for the e-KYC process has been extended multiple times.
The Mahayuti government’s flagship scheme ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ was launched ahead of the Assembly elections in 2024. Under the scheme, women from financially weaker sections and those in the 21 to 65 age group receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500.
68 lakh Ladki Bahin accounts deactivated
According to officials, around 68 lakh beneficiaries failed to complete the mandatory e-KYC process before the deadline, leading to the deactivation of their accounts. Following the closure, the number of active accounts came down to about 1.75 crore.
“About 68 lakh accounts out of a total of 2.43 crore have been closed after they did not complete the mandatory e-KYC process within the stipulated period,” officials were quoted as saying by PTI.
Earlier, the deadline for completing the e-KYC was on March 31. The deadline for the e-KYC process has been extended multiple times since November 2025.
Man, govt employees were availing benefits
Recently, a verification exercise was conducted after officials received complaints that ineligible persons, including male members and government employees, were availing the benefits under the scheme.
Under the scheme, around Rs 3,700 crore is disbursed every month by the state government to beneficiaries and each eligible woman receives Rs 1,500. The disbursement amount is likely to change after the reduction of active accounts. In the 2026-27 budget, Rs 26,000 crore was allocated for the scheme, while in 2025-26 the allocation stood at Rs 36,000 crore.
The officials found during the verification process that more than 24 lakh beneficiaries were earlier marked as government employees due to a question in Marathi that led to incorrect responses. Subsequently, a scrutiny revealed that around 20 lakh of these accounts were found to be eligible, while verification of the remaining beneficiaries is ongoing.
Despite the discrepancies, no action will be taken against those who are found ineligible, and the government has decided not to recover funds from them. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have said that the government will never discontinue the scheme.
Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC step-by-step process
Step 1: Go to the official Ladki Bahin Yojana website ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
Step 2: Click on ‘Log in’ and sign in using your registered mobile number, password, and captcha
Step 3: Select the ‘e-KYC’ or ‘Ladki eKYC’ option
Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha code.
Step 5: Click on ‘Get OTP’ to receive a code on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
Step 6: Update or upload required details, including Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, ration card, or school leaving certificate.
Step 7: Cross-check all information before clicking ‘Submit’