In a move to assist beneficiaries of the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare has announced an extension for the mandatory e-KYC process. The state government has postponed the deadline for completing e-KYC to December 31, 2025, offering relief to numerous women encountering technical obstacles. Minister Tatkare noted challenges faced by eligible women in remote areas, such as OTP failures and server issues, leading to the deadline extension.
Minister Tatkare emphasized the importance of e-KYC for the economic empowerment of women in Maharashtra and the successful implementation of the scheme. Acknowledging errors made during the initial e-KYC submission, the government is allowing women a final opportunity to rectify their details. The Minister instructed District Collectors to conduct physical verification of beneficiaries who faced issues during the e-KYC process.
Despite the deadline extension, Minister Tatkare stressed the mandatory nature of e-KYC to ensure transparency and accurate disbursement of financial aid. Specific groups like widows, divorcees, and women with deceased husbands or fathers must complete online e-KYC and submit relevant documents to receive uninterrupted benefits. Aditi Tatkare highlighted the scheme’s significance for women’s empowerment and urged all remaining beneficiaries to promptly complete their Aadhaar-linked e-KYC on the official website to avoid delays in future payments.
