By IndiaHub 
In June 2024, the Maharashtra government approved the launch of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, aimed at promoting the economic independence of women in the state.
Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin
Under this scheme, eligible women in the age group of 21 to 65 in Maharashtra will be provided with a financial benefit of Rs 1,500 per month through direct benefit transfer (DBT).
“It has been found that some beneficiaries were availing benefits of multiple schemes, some families had more than two beneficiaries, and in some cases, men had applied for the scheme,” Tatkar stated in her social media post on X on July 27, 2025.
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“The Department of Women and Child Development had sought information from all government departments to verify the eligibility of all applications. Accordingly, the Information and Technology Department reported that approximately 26.34 lakh beneficiaries, despite being ineligible, were availing benefits,” she further stated.
Whose accounts have been suspended?
The benefits for 26.34 lakh ineligible applicants have been temporarily suspended from June 2025. Additionally, approximately 2.25 crore eligible beneficiaries have received the honorarium for the month of June 2025.
Verification of suspended accounts
The respective district collectors will verify the details of the 26.34 lakh beneficiaries whose benefits have been temporarily suspended, and the government will resume benefits for those found eligible.
The government will decide on appropriate action against beneficiaries who wrongly claimed benefits by providing false information, following discussions with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Who is eligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme?
Must be a resident of the state of Maharashtra.
Married, widowed, divorced, abandoned and destitute women in the state as well as only one unmarried woman in the family.
Until the minimum age of 21 years and the maximum age of 65 years.
The beneficiary should have his own bank account linked to Aadhaar.
The annual income of the beneficiary family should not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh.
Who is not eligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme?
Those whose combined annual family income is more than Rs 2.50 lakh.
Those whose family members are income taxpayers.
Those whose family members are working as regular/permanent employees in any Government Department/Undertaking/Board/Local Body of Government of India or State Government or are drawing pension after retirement. However, employees working through external agencies, voluntary workers and contractual employees with an income up to Rs 2.50 lakh will be eligible.
The said beneficiary woman may be receiving benefits of Rs 1,500/- or more per month through a financial scheme implemented by other departments of the government.
Those whose family members are current or former MPs/MLAs.
Those whose family members are Chairman/Vice Chairman/Director/Member of a Board/Corporation/Undertaking of the Government of India or a State Government.
Those who have a four-wheeled vehicle (excluding tractors) registered in the name of their family members.