In a major move to support women across Maharashtra, the state government has announced a significant extension for the e-KYC process under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Beneficiaries who have faced technical hurdles now have until March 31, 2026, to complete their verification.
1. Why the Extension to 2026?
The government recognized that many eligible women were facing difficulties such as:
- Mobile numbers not being linked to Aadhaar cards.
- Biometric (fingerprint) authentication failures at service centers.
- Technical glitches in the Narishakti Doot App. To ensure that no eligible woman is left behind due to these technicalities, this long-term extension has been granted.
2. Impact on Disqualified (Apatra) or Pending Applications
- Approval Opportunity: If your application was marked as ‘Pending’ or ‘In-Review’ due to incomplete e-KYC, completing the process now will allow the system to move your status to ‘Approved.’
- Backlog Payments: Once the e-KYC is successfully completed and verified, beneficiaries may become eligible to receive pending installments from previous months.
3. How to Complete Your e-KYC
Beneficiaries can use any of the following methods:
- Narishakti Doot App: Log in and use the Aadhaar-based OTP method for instant verification.
- CSC / Maha-e-Seva Kendras: For those whose mobile numbers are not linked to Aadhaar, biometric (thumbprint) verification is available at government-authorized centers.
- Bank Account Seeding: Ensure your bank account is linked with your Aadhaar for DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), as this is a crucial part of the e-KYC ecosystem.
4. Important Points to Remember
- The extension is a relief measure, but it is advised to complete the process as soon as possible to avoid delays in monthly credit.
- Check your status regularly on the official app to ensure your profile is updated.
