Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: Eligibility, Benefits, Documents Required; check how to apply

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched by the Government of Maharashtra on June 28, 2024. This program aims to support women from economically weaker sections by providing them with financial assistance for education and other development opportunities. To reduce school dropout rates, the scheme promotes girls’ education by providing financial assistance to families. It offers vocational training, career opportunities and access to higher education to help girls from low-income families. That’s not all, here’s everything you need to know about this scheme.

Selection criteria
Ladki Bahin Yojana applies to women aged between 21 and 65 years. Under this scheme, monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 is provided to eligible women. Women must be permanent residents of Maharashtra. Additionally, the annual family income must be less than Rs 2.5 lakh.

Monthly financial assistance
Eligible women will receive between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500 every month. The Ladki Bahin Yojana primarily focuses on reducing the financial barriers that prevent girls from pursuing education. It offers direct cash support to girls and aims to encourage them to complete school and pursue higher education.

Target
This scheme aims to provide financial assistance and other benefits to economically weaker women in Maharashtra.

Advantages
Monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500, three free LPG cylinders per year, additional benefits such as skill training, health programs and access to financial services.

Required documents
Aadhar Card
Food card
Certificate of income
Bank account passbook
Caste certificate
Certificate of Residence
Passport size photo
Proof of income (although yellow and orange ration card holders are exempt from this requirement)
Certificate of Permanent Residence
Birth certificate
Voter ID

Job
No member of the beneficiary’s family must be a government employee or payer of income tax.

Bank account
A bank account linked to an Aadhar card is mandatory.

How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official portal of Ladki Bahin Maharashtra if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for Majhi Ladki Bahin.

Step 2: On the home page, click on the “Candidate Login” button.
Ladki Bahin Yojana is an important initiative that promotes women empowerment by providing financial independence, health and overall well-being to women in Maharashtra.

Step 3: A new page will appear. Select the “Create an account” option.

Step 4: Fill out the registration form with all required details including your name, password and address.

Step 5: After filling out the form, review all the information carefully, then click on “Register” to complete the registration process.

Offline application process
To apply for the scheme offline, applicants can visit the Zilla Parishad and consult the concerned government official. They can take the application form from the official, fill it up and submit it along with the required documents.

Why Ladki Bahin Yojana matters
Maharashtra faces challenges such as girls dropping out of school, early marriage and limited access to higher education for women. The Ladki Bahin Yojana is expected to have an impact on these issues. It not only aims to improve educational standards, but also encourages a sense of independence and security among young girls.

Ladki Bahin Yojana played an important role in the victory of Mahayuti.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said schemes like the Ladki Bahin yojana played an important role in Mahayuti’s victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The Mahayuti coalition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, includes the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction). According to official data from the ECI website, the BJP won 132 Assembly constituencies, the Shiv Sena (Shinde) won 57 and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) won 41 constituencies.

Thanking his constituents, Ajit Pawar said, “I want to thank my constituents for once again entrusting me with this responsibility. I will continue to work for the development of the state for the next five years,” Ajit Pawar told reporters here.

He went on to say, “We will not be carried away by this victory; instead, it increases our responsibility. We must act responsibly now. We are committed to working together for the development of Maharashtra over the next five years.”