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Maharashtra Extends e-KYC Deadline for Ladki Bahin Yojana Beneficiaries

The Maharashtra government has announced a further extension of the e-KYC deadline for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beyond December 31, 2025. This decision provides relief to thousands of women, particularly in remote areas, who faced technical hurdles like OTP failures and server downtime. Minister Aditi Tatkare clarified that while e-KYC remains mandatory for transparency, a "last chance" is being given to correct errors through physical verification by Anganwadi workers. The scheme provides Rs 1,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women for their economic empowerment, health, and nutrition.

Key Points: Maharashtra Extends e-KYC Deadline for Ladki Bahin Scheme

  • Deadline extended beyond Dec 31, 2025
  • Relief for technical glitches like OTP failures
  • Physical verification for error correction
  • Rs 1,500 monthly aid for eligible women
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Relief for Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries: Maha govt extends deadline for e-KYC process

Maharashtra govt extends e-KYC deadline for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beyond Dec 2025, offering relief to women facing technical issues.

"This scheme is a revolution for women's empowerment. - Aditi Tatkare"

Mumbai, Jan 20

In a major relief to the beneficiaries of the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Tuesday announced an extension for the mandatory e-KYC process.

The state government has decided to push the deadline for completing e-KYC beyond December 31, 2025, providing much-needed relief to thousands of women who were facing technical hurdles. The previous deadline of November 18, 2025, was extended to December 31, 2025.

Minister Tatkare acknowledged that many eligible women in remote and rural areas were unable to complete the process due to OTP (One-Time Password) failures, server downtime, and other technical glitches on the official portal. The government has also provided a "last chance" for women who made errors during their initial e-KYC submission to rectify their details.

"For the economic empowerment of women in Maharashtra, and to improve their health and nutrition, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is being implemented. For the effective implementation of this scheme, all beneficiaries were given time until December 31, 2025, to complete e-KYC. However, it has been observed that due to some reasons, the wrong option was selected while doing e-KYC. Therefore, as per the criteria of the scheme, instructions have been given to all District Collectors in the state to conduct physical verification of these beneficiary women at the regional level through Anganwadi workers," said Minister Tatkare.

Despite the extension, the Minister emphasised that e-KYC remains mandatory to ensure transparency and to confirm that the financial assistance of Rs 1,500 reaches only eligible beneficiaries.

Minister Tatkare further clarified that specific groups, including widows, divorcees, and women whose husbands or fathers have passed away, must not only complete the online e-KYC but also submit relevant supporting documents to their respective District Women and Child Development Officers to ensure uninterrupted benefits.

Speaking to the media, Aditi Tatkare stated, "This scheme is a revolution for women's empowerment. Following instructions from the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers, we have extended the date so that no eligible sister is deprived of the benefits due to natural calamities or technical difficulties."

The Minister urged all remaining beneficiaries to visit the official website (ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in) and complete their Aadhaar-linked e-KYC as soon as possible to avoid any delays in future instalments.

- IANS

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Rahul R
While the extension is welcome, the government needs to fix the portal first. Server downtime and OTP failures are a constant issue. What's the point of a digital scheme if the basic tech doesn't work? They should invest in better infrastructure.
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Sunita J
The provision for physical verification by Anganwadi workers is a smart move. For elderly women or those not comfortable with phones, this face-to-face help is essential. Hope the workers are given proper training to assist.
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Aditya G
Rs. 1500 per month may seem small to some, but for many households, especially in rural Maharashtra, this is a significant support for nutrition and basic needs. Transparency through e-KYC is important to prevent misuse.
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Meera T
Good to see specific mention of widows and divorcees. These women often face the most hardship and get lost in paperwork. Clear instructions for document submission will help them continue getting benefits without hassle.
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Karthik V
The intent is good, but implementation is key. Hope the "last chance" for error correction is widely communicated in local languages through radio and village announcements, not just on a website.

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