Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: Deadline for e-KYC extended; check new date, benefits and more

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The Maharashtra government has extended the e-KYC deadline for ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme beneficiaries to December 31, 2025. The move comes as a big relief to thousands of eligible beneficiaries of the scheme who were unable to complete the verification process by the earlier cut-off date of November 18, 2025.

The update on the scheme was shared by Maharashtra minister Aditi S Tatkare in a social media post. The post, written in Marathi, briefed the cause of the extension.

'Due to the natural calamities and other difficulties faced in the state over the past few days, many eligible women under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana could not complete the e-KYC process on time. I am fully aware of these challenges. Taking these difficulties into serious consideration, the state government has made a very important decision', Tatkare wrote in the post.

मुख्यमंत्री माझी लाडकी बहीण योजना e-KYC मुदतवाढ!

माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री. देवेंद्रजी फडणवीस साहेब, उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथ शिंदे साहेब, उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री. अजितदादा पवार यांच्या नेतृत्वात मुख्यमंत्री माझी लाडकी बहीण योजना संपूर्ण राज्यात अतिशय यशस्वीरित्या राबवली जात आहे.… pic.twitter.com/t7K1v94EnO — Aditi S Tatkare (@iAditiTatkare) November 17, 2025

The post further clarified that as per the updated guidelines, women whose husband or father has passed away, or those who are divorced, will need to complete their e-KYC individually and submit supporting documents.

• An official death certificate (in case of a deceased husband or father)
• A divorce certificate or court order (for divorced beneficiaries)

These documents must be submitted to the District Women and Child Development Officer.

Officials said the decision aims to ensure uninterrupted benefits for all rightful beneficiaries. Women who have not yet completed their e-KYC have been urged to use the extended timeline and finish the process at the earliest to avoid last-minute rush.

The "Mukhyamantri - Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana" scheme was launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to give economic freedom to women in the state age group of 21 to 65 years, improving their health and nutrition and strengthening their decisive role in the family. The women will get a financial benefit of Rs1,500/- through direct benefit transfer (DBT).

As per the scheme, the applicant should be a female and a resident of Maharashtra. The applicant should be between 21-65 years of age. It is mandatory for the applicant to have their bank account linked with Aadhaar Card. Additionally, an applicant is only eligible for the benefits of the scheme if their family's annual income does not exceed Rs2,50,000/-.

• Although the scheme was launched in June 2024, the government made e-KYC compulsory in September, 2025 and provided a two month window for completion.
• The beneficiaries are expected to complete the e-kyc to continue receiving monthly transfers. The verification process is available through the official portal.
• Beneficiaries completing their verification can use the kyc link Ladki Bahin available on the official portal.

Significantly, over 2.3 crore women are currently registered under the scheme. The state has put in place additional checks to prevent irregularities and ensure that assistance reaches those who meet the eligibility requirements.