May 14, 2026 — two pieces of news arrived for Maharashtra women at the same time.
The good news: Women whose e-KYC was complete received an SMS — ₹1,500 credited. Some received ₹3,000 for two pending months together.
The bad news: 70 lakh women found their accounts blocked. The portal’s e-KYC link was removed. No installment came.
If your phone has no SMS — or you are worried your name was removed from the list (यादी) — read this completely.
💡 Quick Answer: Check your Ladki Bahin Yojana status (लाडकी बहीण योजना स्थिती): 👉 ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in Helpline: 181 or 1800-120-8040 Payment started from May 14-15 — update your bank passbook
What Happened — Full Story in 2 Minutes
Step 1 — eKYC Deadline: Maharashtra Government had set April 30, 2026 as the final date for e-KYC (ई-केवायसी). After the deadline, the government verified all data.
Step 2 — 70 Lakh Accounts Blocked: 70 lakh women (७० लाख महिला) who could not complete e-KYC by April 30 have been removed from the beneficiary list (लाभार्थी यादी). Their bank accounts have been blocked. The e-KYC link has also been removed from the portal.
Step 3 — April Installment Released: From May 14-15, 2026, the government has started transferring money via DBT. Women with completed e-KYC are receiving ₹1,500 (April installment) or ₹3,000 (two months combined).
How to Check Your Status (स्थिती कशी तपासावी)
Online — On the Portal
Step 1: Open 👉 ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
Step 2: Click “Applicant Login” (अर्जदार लॉगिन)
Step 3: Enter your registered Mobile Number, Password, and Captcha
Step 4: After login, click “Applications Made Earlier” (यापूर्वी केलेले अर्ज)
Step 5: Check the Status column:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Approved / Active | ✅ Account active — payment is coming |
| Hold / Temporary Pause | e-KYC incomplete — payment on hold |
| Rejected (नाकारलेले) | Name removed from list |
| Blocked | Account blocked — offline complaint needed |
Offline — Bank Passbook
No SMS? Go directly to your bank (बँक).
Get your passbook updated. If ₹1,500 or ₹3,000 was credited after May 14, it will show there. Some banks take 2-3 days to process — check by May 18-20.
Whose Payment is Blocked — Clear Answer
Payment will NOT come if:
❌ e-KYC was not completed by April 30, 2026 ❌ Aadhaar was not linked to bank account (आधार-बँक लिंक नाही) ❌ Joint account was used — single-name account required ❌ Name was on ineligible list (government employee, income taxpayer) ❌ Duplicate application existed
Payment WILL come if:
✅ e-KYC was successfully completed ✅ Aadhaar is NPCI-linked to bank account ✅ Bank account is in your name only (एकट्या नावावर) ✅ Application was in Approved status
⚡ Note: Some banks process DBT with a 2-3 day delay. If payment has not arrived yet — wait until May 18-20 before contacting helpline.
What to Do Now — Based on Your Situation
Situation 1: e-KYC was incomplete — What now?
Bad news: The online e-KYC link has been removed from the portal. You cannot do it from home anymore.
Good news: The offline route is still open.
Go to any of these with your documents:
- WCD (Women and Child Development) Office — जिल्हा महिला व बालविकास कार्यालय
- Anganwadi Kendra — अंगणवाडी केंद्र
- Setu Suvidha Kendra — सेतू सुविधा केंद्र
- Gram Sevak / Ward Officer
Documents to carry (कागदपत्रे):
- ✅ Aadhaar Card (original)
- ✅ Ration Card (रेशन कार्ड)
- ✅ Bank Passbook
- ✅ Your registration/application number
- ✅ Mobile number used during registration
At the office: Register an offline grievance (तक्रार नोंदवा) stating that you are a genuine beneficiary and could not complete e-KYC due to technical issues or circumstances.
⚡ Important: Always take a receipt (पावती) when submitting complaint. It must have date and stamp. This is your proof.
Situation 2: e-KYC was done — but payment still not received
Check these one by one:
1. Is Aadhaar linked to your bank account? Go to your bank branch. Ask: “माझे आधार बँक खात्याशी जोडले आहे का?” (Is my Aadhaar linked to my bank account?)
2. Is NPCI mapping active? Ask bank: “NPCI mapping update करा” (Update NPCI mapping)
3. Is your account active? If no transactions happened for a long time — account may be dormant. Do a small transaction. DBT does not go into dormant accounts.
4. Call helpline: 181 or 1800-120-8040
Situation 3: SMS received — want to confirm
Go to bank and update passbook — amount will show. Or check in your mobile banking app.
Note down the reference number from the SMS — you will need it for any future complaints.
For 70 Lakh Blocked Accounts — Genuine Beneficiaries
If you are genuinely eligible but could not complete e-KYC due to technical problems — the government has an offline path:
Offline Grievance Process:
Step 1: Go to your District WCD Office (जिल्हा महिला व बालविकास कार्यालय)
Step 2: Ask for “Ladki Bahin Yojana Grievance” form
Step 3: Write clearly:
- Your name, mobile number, registration number
- What problem occurred — portal error, OTP not received, portal was down
- Why you are genuinely eligible
Step 4: Attach documents and submit
Step 5: Collect your receipt (पावती)
Government may reactivate genuinely blocked accounts after review — but this process takes time.
Will Online e-KYC Reopen?
No official announcement has been made yet by Maharashtra Government about reopening the online e-KYC window.
The portal link has been removed. The offline complaint route at Anganwadi / WCD / Setu Suvidha Kendra remains available for genuine beneficiaries.
For latest updates: 👉 ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in
Official Links — All in One Place
| Task | Link / Number |
|---|---|
| Status Check / Login | ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Helpline | 181 |
| Toll Free | 1800-120-8040 |
| Nari Shakti Doot App | Download from Google Play Store |
| WCD Maharashtra | womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Payment has not arrived even after May 14-15 — what to do? (पैसे अजून आले नाहीत — काय करावे?) First update your bank passbook. Some banks take 2-3 days. Wait until May 18-20. If still not received — call 181 and visit bank branch to check NPCI mapping.
How to know if my name is in 70 lakh blocked accounts? Login to portal → Applications Made Earlier → Check Status column. If it shows “Blocked” or “Rejected” — name has been removed. File offline complaint at WCD office.
Will online e-KYC open again? No official announcement yet. Portal link has been removed. Offline route — Anganwadi / WCD / Setu Suvidha Kendra — is available now.
Received ₹3,000 instead of ₹1,500 — why? (₹3,000 का आले?) Some beneficiaries received combined installment — March + April — together. This is correct. May installment will come separately.
My account is joint — will there be a problem? (जॉइंट खाते आहे — काय करावे?) Joint account is not acceptable. Account must be in your name only (एकट्या नावावर) and Aadhaar-linked. Go to bank — open a single account and update on portal.
Name mismatch between Aadhaar and Ration Card — what to do? Go to your Anganwadi Sevika (अंगणवाडी सेविका). Manual correction is done through the official Nari Shakti Doot App. Do not delay — this directly affects your payment.
Where is the nearest WCD office? (जवळचे WCD कार्यालय कुठे आहे?) Visit womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in or ask at your local Gram Panchayat / Ward Office for the district WCD office address.
Final Note
May 14, 2026 — half of Maharashtra celebrated. The other half is searching for answers.
For those who received the money — congratulations (अभिनंदन).
For those still waiting — the path is not closed. It is offline. WCD office. Anganwadi. Setu Suvidha Kendra. File your complaint. If you are a genuine beneficiary — your right (हक्क) will be restored.
Share this article with the women in your family, your neighbourhood — especially those who do not know the offline complaint path is still available. One share can make a real difference.
This guide is based on official information from ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in and verified news sources as of May 16, 2026. Scheme details and processes may change — always verify at the official portal.