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90 Lakh Women Removed Overnight! Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Bahin’ Scheme Faces Massive Digital Purge – Check If Your Name Is Deleted

Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Scheme Update: 90 Lakh Women Removed | Eligibility, e-KYC Process & Reinstatement Guide

Nearly 90 lakh women removed from Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana after digital verification. Check eligibility rules, e-KYC steps, reasons for rejection, and how to restore benefits before March 31.
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Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Scheme Shocker: 90 Lakh Women Removed in Massive ‘Digital Purge’
What was once considered one of the biggest social welfare programs for women in Maharashtra has suddenly taken a dramatic turn. The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has removed nearly 90 lakh women from its beneficiary list after a large-scale digital verification drive.
The move has reduced the scheme’s coverage from more than 2.6 crore applicants to around 1.53 crore eligible beneficiaries, leaving millions of households shocked and confused.
For many women, the monthly financial assistance they relied on has suddenly stopped, forcing them to verify their eligibility again through new digital procedures.
Why Did the Maharashtra Government Remove 90 Lakh Beneficiaries?
According to officials, the government conducted an advanced data verification audit that cross-checked applicant records with income tax data and vehicle registration databases.
The verification identified several categories of ineligible beneficiaries, including:
  1. Women from households earning above ₹2.5 lakh annually
  2. Families owning four-wheelers
  3. Duplicate or fake applications
  4. Over 12,000 men who illegally registered as beneficiaries
  5. Applications with incomplete documentation or KYC
By removing these entries, the state government claims it has reduced unnecessary spending by more than ₹17,000 crore.
Officials described the process as “right-sizing the welfare budget” and eliminating so-called “ghost beneficiaries.”
Districts Where Maximum Beneficiaries Were Removed
The impact of the purge has been massive across several districts.
One of the most affected areas is Beed, where 2.83 lakh women were declared ineligible during a single verification audit.
Local offices, Gram Panchayats, and welfare departments across Maharashtra are now receiving thousands of complaints and appeals from women whose benefits suddenly stopped.
New Mandatory e-KYC Verification for Beneficiaries
To prevent fraud and ensure transparency, the government has introduced a digital-first verification system.
All beneficiaries must complete e-KYC verification using the Nari Shakti Doot mobile application or through government service centres.
Without e-KYC, payments under the scheme may remain pending or suspended.
How to Check Ladki Bahin Scheme Status Online
Women who applied under the scheme should immediately verify their status.
Step-by-Step Process
  1. Visit the official portal: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
  2. Login using your application details
  3. Check the “Remarks” column in your application status
  4. Identify the reason for rejection such as:
    1. Income mismatch
    2. Vehicle ownership
    3. Document error
    4. Incomplete e-KYC
How to Restore Benefits if Your Application Was Rejected
If your application was rejected due to an error, follow these steps:
1. Correct Application Details
  1. Edit incorrect information on the portal
  2. Re-upload clear copies of:
    1. Aadhaar card
    2. Ration card (Yellow or Orange)
    3. Bank passbook
2. Complete e-KYC Verification
Use the Nari Shakti Doot app or visit a government facilitation center.
3. Submit a Physical Appeal
If the issue persists, submit a grievance at:
  1. Setu Suvidha Kendra
  2. Local Anganwadi Sevika office
Important Deadline for Re-Verification
The government has set March 31 as the final date for applicants to correct their details and complete verification.
Failing to do so may result in permanent removal from the scheme’s beneficiary list.
Another Major Issue: DBT Payments Stuck
Many beneficiaries are also facing payment delays due to banking issues.
Officials have clarified that Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payments may remain pending if:
  1. Bank accounts are not Aadhaar-seeded
  2. NPCI mapping is inactive
  3. Bank account details are incorrect
Applicants should ensure their bank accounts are Aadhaar-linked and NPCI-enabled to receive payments.
What This Means for Women in Maharashtra
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was designed to strengthen women’s financial independence by providing monthly support.
However, the sudden removal of 90 lakh beneficiaries has triggered concerns about:
  1. administrative transparency
  2. data accuracy
  3. accessibility for rural applicants
For now, millions of women across Maharashtra are scrambling to prove their eligibility again before the deadline.
The massive digital verification drive under Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Scheme has removed nearly 90 lakh beneficiaries, drastically reducing the scheme’s size while saving the government ₹17,000 crore.
Women who were removed must check their application status, complete e-KYC verification, and correct errors before March 31 to restore their benefits.
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