What Are the Eligibility Criteria for the Ladki Bahan Yojana?

Eligibility Criteria for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

• Age Requirement:
  • Women must be aged between 21 to 65 years.
• Income Limit:
  • Families must have an annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh.
• Residency:
  • Applicants must be residents of Maharashtra.
• Aadhaar Requirement:
  • Bank accounts of the applicants must be linked to their Aadhaar numbers.
• Marital Status:
  • The scheme is open to various categories of women including:
    • Married women
    • Widows
    • Divorced women
    • Abandoned women
    • Destitute women
    • One unmarried woman per family is also eligible.

Exclusions from the Scheme

• Women from families where:
  • Any member is an income taxpayer.
  • A family member holds a permanent government job or pension.
  • The family is already receiving similar financial support through other government schemes.
  • A family member is a sitting or former MP/MLA.
  • The family owns a four-wheeler (excluding tractors).
  • A family member holds a significant position in a government or public sector organization.

Women meeting these eligibility criteria can apply online through the government portal by submitting the necessary documents.