Latest Ladki Bahin Yojana News & Updates

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Friday cancelled its earlier decision to carry out physical verification of ineligible beneficiaries under its flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana through Anganwadi workers and instead extended the deadline for completing and correcting e-KYC details on the online portal till March 31.The decision was taken by the state Women and Child Welfare Department after several complaints were received from beneficiaries facing difficulties during the e-KYC proce…

Baramati, Jan 29 (IANS) As the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar are set to be performed with full state honours in his political stronghold of Baramati, locals on Thursday expressed deep shock and grief over his tragic demise in a plane crash, remembering him as a leader who devoted his entire life to public service. Residents from Baramati and nearby areas gathered in large numbers to pay their final respects, with many struggling to come to terms with th…

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday barred the Mahayuti government from depositing an advance instalment of Rs 1,500 for January along with the December 2025 assistance into the accounts of eligible beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana ahead of Makar Sankranti on January 14, citing the ongoing civic poll process.However, the SEC allowed the state government to deposit the December 2025 financial aid of Rs 1,500, stating that it is part of the ongoin…

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has sought a report from the state chief secretary, Rajesh Agarwal, about the statement made by the BJP Minister Girish Mahajan that the Mahayuti government will deposit Rs 3,000 for December 2025 and January 2026 to eligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana before Makar Sankrant, which is on January 14. The SEC has asked the state chief secretary to submit a report on Monday itself.The SEC’s move comes after opposition p…

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) As campaign fervour for the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections intensifies across Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday made a significant announcement regarding the “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana”. Speaking at a rally in Ghatkopar, Shinde assured women that the current monthly assistance of Rs 1,500 is set to be increased soon. Addressing a rally, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that the welfare scheme is a permanent fixture of…