Ladki Bahin Yojana April Installment: The Maharashtra government has started sending out the April month installment of ₹1,500 under the Ladki Bahin Yojana to eligible women across the state. On Friday, Aditi S Tatkare, the Minister for Women and Child Development, shared that the fund transfer process began on May 2 and will be completed in the next couple of days.
She confirmed that all Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of the beneficiaries will receive the money directly by May 6 or May 7. This news comes as a big relief for many women who depend on the scheme for monthly support. She said that the process has already started and that eligible women should begin seeing the amount in their accounts soon, reports Good Returns.
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This scheme, also known as Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, gives a monthly cash benefit to women between the age of 21 and 65 years. The goal of this plan is to support women who don’t have any other steady income and mostly take care of their households. By giving ₹1,500 every month, the government hopes to improve their financial stability and boost their confidence.
Who Can Apply for the Ladki Bahin Yojana?
The Ladki Bahin Yojana is only for permanent residents of Maharashtra. The woman applying must be between 21 and 65 years of age, and her total family income should not be more than ₹2.5 lakh per year. She should also not be receiving more than ₹1,500 monthly from any other government scheme.
To make sure the help goes to those who really need it, the rules also say that no one in her family should have a regular, contract, or temporary job in any government office, local body, or public sector unit. Also, the family should not own any four-wheeler vehicle except for a tractor. The woman must have her own bank account to receive the monthly ₹1,500 directly.
How to Apply and What Documents Are Needed?
Women who want to apply for this scheme can do it either online or offline. For online applications, they can visit the official website at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in. For offline applications, women can go to local places like Anganwadi centres, municipal offices, or gram panchayat offices to get the form and apply.
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To complete the process, some important documents are needed. These include a valid Aadhaar card, a residence certificate to show that the applicant lives in Maharashtra, a birth certificate, and a ration card. A bank passbook in the woman’s name is also required. Along with that, the applicant must submit an income certificate, a passport-size photo, and an affidavit to confirm all the information is true.
Ladki Bahin Yojana: How To Check Status Online?
- Login to the portal (https://ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in/) using your registered mobile number, password, and captcha to access myScheme portal.
- After login, check your application status, by clicking on ‘Application Made Earlier’.
- Check the application status and its installment status.
