The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is a flagship initiative by the Maharashtra government to provide financial support to women. Under the scheme, women aged 21 to 65 years with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh receive ₹1,500 per month directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. This support helps women manage household expenses and promotes financial independence.
The August instalment of Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is being credited to eligible women’s bank accounts. Each beneficiary will receive ₹1,500 per month.
Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare confirmed that the August 2025 instalment disbursement began on September 11, 2025. In her post on X, she wrote that the honorarium is being credited to all eligible beneficiaries, emphasising the government’s commitment to ensuring funds reach the intended recipients, as per news reports.
Tatkare highlighted that the scheme continues to empower women across the state, supporting their economic participation and household management.
The August instalment faced delays because the government was scrutinising over 12,000 accounts suspected of misuse. During verification, officials found:
The review was conducted to ensure transparency and prevent funds meant for women from being diverted to ineligible applicants.
Eligible women can check their payment status online in a few simple steps:
Launched in August last year, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has already benefited millions of women across Maharashtra. It provides a monthly assistance of ₹1,500, helping women cover household expenses, healthcare, and education costs.
The government continues to monitor accounts to maintain transparency and ensure the scheme benefits only eligible women.
Read More: LadkiBahin Scheme: 2.6 Million Ineligible Women Identified in Maharashtra.
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana continues to provide financial support to eligible women across Maharashtra. With the August instalment now being disbursed, beneficiaries can check their payment status online. The government’s ongoing monitoring aims to ensure transparency and that the scheme reaches only those who meet the eligibility criteria.
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Published on: Sep 16, 2025, 12:05 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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