Ladki Bahin Yojana Update: How To Check If You Are Still Eligible After 90 Lakh Names Removed?

In a major shake-up of one of Maharashtra's flagship welfare schemes for women, the state government has removed nearly 90 lakh beneficiaries from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana following a large-scale digital verification drive. The move has sparked concern among beneficiaries across the state, with many women now trying to find out whether their names are still on the beneficiary list.

The Ladki Bahin scheme was launched to provide ₹1,500 per month in financial assistance to eligible women from economically weaker families in the state. The programme initially covered over 2.6 crore applicants, but after the latest verification exercise, the number of beneficiaries has reportedly dropped to around 1.53 crore.

Why 90 lakh beneficiaries were removed

Officials say the removals happened after a digital audit and cross-verification of applicant data with multiple government databases such as income tax records and vehicle registration details.

Several categories of ineligible applicants were identified, including:

• Families with annual income above ₹2.5 lakh
• Households owning four-wheelers
• Duplicate applications
• Fake entries, including some male applicants and government employees

Authorities say the clean-up will ensure that the scheme benefits only genuine beneficiaries and could help the state save thousands of crores in welfare expenditure.

How women can check if their name is still on the beneficiary list

With millions of names reportedly removed, the state government has advised beneficiaries to verify their status online or through local centres.

Step-by-step process to check status online:

• Visit the official portal: https://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
• Click on "Applicant Login".
• Enter your registered mobile number, password and captcha code.
• After logging in, open the "Applications Made Earlier" section.
• Check the application status shown as:

1. Approved
2. Pending verification
3. Rejected or removed

• In the "Remarks" column, the portal will show the reason if the application has been rejected or removed.

If the application has been rejected due to missing documents or technical errors, beneficiaries can edit their details and re-upload documents such as Aadhaar card, ration card and bank passbook through the portal.

Other ways to check beneficiary status

Women can also verify their status through the following methods:

• Nari Shakti Doot mobile app
• Visiting the nearest Setu Suvidha Kendra or Gram Panchayat office
• Seeking assistance from local Anganwadi workers

Officials may ask for the Aadhaar number or application ID to check the status in the system.

Deadline to correct details

The government has reportedly allowed women whose names were removed due to documentation issues to update their details and complete e-KYC before March 31, 2026. Those who fail to do so may permanently lose eligibility for the scheme.

The massive removal has triggered widespread debate across Maharashtra, with opposition parties questioning the verification process while the government maintains the exercise was necessary to remove ineligible beneficiaries and ensure that welfare funds reach the truly deserving women.