Massive Shake-Up in Maharashtra Welfare Rollout: 55 Lakh Women Removed from ‘Ladki Bahin’ Scheme After E‑KYC Failures

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: January 25, 2026 01:45

The Maharashtra government has removed 55 lakh women from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana after they failed to complete mandatory e‑KYC verification. The move, aimed at tightening eligibility and preventing misuse, is expected to save the state ₹825 crore monthly, while physical verification will reassess lakhs of beneficiaries flagged for errors.

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