Ladli Bahen Yojana

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme

The Maharashtra Government approved the launch of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme on 28 June 2024. The main objective of the scheme is to improve the financial independence, health, and nutritional support of women in Maharashtra and strengthen their role in family decision-making.

To ensure smooth implementation of the scheme, the Government of Maharashtra issued operational guidelines for all administrative departments including:

• Divisional Commissioners
• Commissioner, Women and Child Development Pune
• Municipal Commissioners
• District Collectors
• Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Parishads

These authorities are instructed to follow the guidelines and ensure effective implementation of the scheme across the state.

Evolution of Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme (2024)

The Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme was launched in June–July 2024 with the goal of providing ₹1500 monthly financial assistance to economically vulnerable women in Maharashtra and strengthening their financial independence.

Initial Eligibility Criteria (June 2024)

When the scheme was first introduced, the following basic conditions were required:

• Woman beneficiary must be 21 to 65 years old
• Must be a resident of Maharashtra
• Annual family income below ₹2.50 lakh
• Aadhaar-linked bank account required
• Applicant should not receive ₹1500 or more monthly from another scheme

Operational Changes (July 2024)

In July 2024, detailed guidelines were introduced to improve the implementation of the scheme.

• Stricter document verification (Aadhaar, domicile, birth proof, income proof)
• Women receiving similar benefits were filtered out during verification
• Taluka and Ward Committees introduced for local verification
• District and State level committees created for final approval

Three-Level Selection Process

By late July 2024, a structured verification system was implemented.

Applicants exceeding income limits, lacking valid documents, or receiving other benefits were removed during verification.

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Summary

The scheme evolved from a broad launch in June 2024 to a more strictly monitored system by July 2024. Multiple verification layers were introduced to ensure that financial benefits reach only genuinely eligible women.

Authorized Persons For Application Help

Eligible women can take help from the following authorized persons to submit applications online or offline:

Village Registration Campaign

Village-level awareness and registration camps will be conducted by:

• Agriculture Assistants
• Talathi
• Anganwadi Sevika
• ASHA Sevika
• Gram Rozgar Sevak
• Gram Panchayat Staff

Weekly Verification Process

Village-level meetings will be conducted every week to verify applications.

Mandatory Documents For Upload

• Aadhaar Card copy (both sides)
• Birth Certificate or Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
• Ration Card / Voter ID / School Leaving Certificate
• Income Certificate (if ration card not available)
• Recent passport size photograph

Income Requirement

• If ration card is available → Income certificate not required.
• If ration card is not available → Income certificate must be uploaded.

Additional Upload Information

• Income certificate sample PDF available on portal.
• Bank passbook upload is optional but recommended.
• Recent passport size photo must be uploaded.

Application Confirmation

Document Assistance

Applicants can get help in obtaining the following documents:

• Ration Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• Birth Certificate

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme

The Maharashtra Government launched the Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme on June 28, 2024 to improve women’s economic independence, health, and family decision-making power.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age between 21 to 65 years
• Must be a resident of Maharashtra
• Annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh
• Aadhaar linked bank account required
• Should not already receive ₹1500 or more monthly from another government scheme

Application Process

1. Download Nari Shakti Doot Mobile App (Android only)
2. Create login ID
3. Fill personal details
4. Upload required documents
5. Submit application

Who Can Help Fill Application

• Anganwadi Sevika / Supervisor
• Setu Suvidha Kendra
• Gram Sevak
• ASHA Worker
• Ward Officer
• Balwadi Sevika
• Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card (both sides)
• Birth Certificate / Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
• Ration Card / Voter ID / School Leaving Certificate
• Recent passport size photograph
• Income certificate (if ration card not available)

Verification Process

Applications go through three levels of verification:

Benefit Distribution

Grievance System

• Nari Shakti Doot App
• Aaple Sarkar Portal
• Taluka / Ward Office
• District Women & Child Development Office

Complaint resolution time: 15 days