Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: ₹1,500 Monthly Benefit, Eligibility, Documents and Online Apply
Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026, officially known as Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, is a financial-assistance scheme of the Maharashtra Government for eligible women. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Latest Update
According to the official Maharashtra Government portal, eligible women can receive ₹1,500 per month through DBT. The current eligibility information includes age 21–65 years, Maharashtra residency, annual family income up to ₹2.50 lakh and an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
What is Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a Maharashtra Government scheme intended to support women's economic independence and improve health, nutrition and their role within the family.
The Maharashtra Government approved the scheme on 28 June 2024. Financial assistance is transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries through DBT.
How Much Money is Provided?
₹1,500 per month
Eligible women receive monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 through DBT.
If a beneficiary receives the payment for all 12 months, the annual amount is ₹18,000.
Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana Eligibility
- The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra.
- The applicant must be between 21 and 65 years of age.
- Eligible women may include married, widowed, divorced, abandoned or destitute women.
- One unmarried woman from a family can also be eligible.
- The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
- The beneficiary must have her own Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Who Can Benefit?
| Applicant Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Married woman | Subject to applicable conditions |
| Widow | Subject to applicable conditions |
| Divorced woman | Subject to applicable conditions |
| Abandoned woman | Subject to applicable conditions |
| Destitute woman | Subject to applicable conditions |
| Unmarried woman | One unmarried woman per family |
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Maharashtra residence proof/details
- Bank passbook or bank-account details
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Income-related proof/declaration, where applicable
- Documents supporting marital status, where required
- Recent photograph
- Other documents required during the application process
How to Apply for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?
- Visit the official Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana portal.
- Select the registration/application option when available.
- Enter personal and Aadhaar-related information.
- Enter correct bank-account details.
- Provide the required documents.
- Review all information before submission.
- Submit the application and save the reference details.
- Check application and payment status through the official system.
How is the ₹1,500 Payment Received?
The benefit is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's bank account. Correct bank details and Aadhaar linkage are therefore important.
What to Do If the Monthly Payment Has Not Arrived?
- Check the application or beneficiary status on the official portal.
- Verify the bank-account details.
- Check whether the bank account is linked with Aadhaar.
- Check whether any verification or e-KYC process is pending.
- Contact the relevant government support centre or Women and Child Development Department when necessary.
Objectives of the Scheme
- Promote women's economic independence.
- Support women's health and nutrition.
- Help women become more self-reliant.
- Improve the nutritional condition of women and dependent children.
- Strengthen women's economic and social position.
Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana FAQs
1. What is Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?
It is a Maharashtra Government financial-assistance scheme under which eligible women receive ₹1,500 per month through DBT.
2. How much money is provided?
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month.
3. What is the age limit?
The official portal states an age range of 21 to 65 years.
4. What is the family income limit?
The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
5. Can an unmarried woman apply?
Yes. One unmarried woman from a family can be eligible if the other prescribed conditions are satisfied.
6. Is an Aadhaar-linked bank account required?
Yes. The official eligibility information specifies that the beneficiary should have her own Aadhaar-linked bank account.
7. Which state runs this scheme?
The scheme is run by the Government of Maharashtra and is associated with the Women and Child Development Department.
Important Note
Eligibility, verification, e-KYC, application and payment-related rules can change through government orders. Always verify any new instalment, e-KYC deadline or application window through the official Maharashtra Government portal.
