Mandatory documents checklist
- Aadhaar card: Clear copy showing full name, date of birth, and 12-digit number for biometric and e-KYC authentication.
- Maharashtra domicile proof: Domicile certificate issued by a competent revenue authority, 15-year-old school leaving certificate, or voter identity card.
- Ration card: Yellow or orange ration card confirming household economic status.
- Income certificate or declaration: Annual family income certificate below the prescribed state ceiling, or official exemption for eligible ration card holders.
- Bank passbook copy: Savings account passbook in the woman applicant's own name, with active Aadhaar seeding and NPCI mapping.
- Hamipatra (self-declaration): Standard undertaking stating compliance with scheme conditions and non-payment of income tax.
Bank account and Aadhaar seeding instructions
Joint bank accounts where the woman is not the primary account holder are not accepted. The bank account must be actively linked with the applicant's Aadhaar number through the bank branch to enable electronic payment routing via the Aadhaar Payment Bridge.
Application channels in Maharashtra
Applications and document uploads can be completed online through the Nari Shakti Doot mobile app or the official scheme web portal, as well as offline through Anganwadi centers, Setu Suvidha Kendras, and Gram Panchayat offices.
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Common questions
Is an individual bank account mandatory for Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Yes, the applicant must have an individual savings bank account in her own name that is seeded with Aadhaar.
What can be submitted if a domicile certificate is unavailable?
A ration card issued over 15 years ago, a voter ID card, or a school leaving certificate showing Maharashtra birth is accepted.
Where can women submit their application and documents?
Applications can be submitted via the official portal, Nari Shakti Doot app, or at local Anganwadi and Gram Panchayat service centers.
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