The Maharashtra government is running the Lek Ladki Yojana to provide financial support to daughters from economically weaker families. Under this scheme, eligible girls can receive a total financial benefit of ₹1,01,000 from birth until they reach the age of 18.
The assistance is distributed in five installments at different stages of a girl’s life, including birth, school admission and adulthood. The initiative aims to encourage girls’ education, improve their financial security and discourage child marriage.
Families holding yellow or orange ration cards with an annual income of up to ₹1 lakh can qualify for the scheme, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.
What Is Maharashtra’s Lek Ladki Yojana 2026?
Launched in 2023, the Lek Ladki Yojana is a Maharashtra government initiative managed by the Department of Women and Child Development.
The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible girls born on or after April 1, 2023. Instead of offering the entire amount at once, the government releases payments at specific milestones, helping families support their daughters’ education and future requirements.
The main objective is to improve the social and economic position of girls, encourage families to educate their daughters and promote a positive attitude towards the birth of a girl child.
Lek Ladki Yojana: Complete ₹1,01,000 Installment Details
Under the Lek Ladki Scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance in five stages. The payment structure is linked to the girl’s age and educational milestones.
| Installment | When the amount is provided | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First | At the birth of the girl child | ₹5,000 |
| Second | On admission to Class 1 | ₹6,000 |
| Third | On admission to Class 6 | ₹7,000 |
| Fourth | On admission to Class 11 | ₹8,000 |
| Fifth | After reaching 18 years of age | ₹75,000 |
| Total | From birth to 18 years | ₹1,01,000 |
Through these five payments, the scheme provides financial support at important stages of a girl’s childhood, education and transition into adulthood.
Who Is Eligible for Lek Ladki Yojana?
The scheme is intended for eligible families residing in Maharashtra. The main eligibility requirements include:
- The family must hold a yellow or orange ration card.
- The family’s annual income must not exceed ₹1 lakh.
- The girl child must have been born on or after April 1, 2023.
- The applicant must fulfil the other conditions prescribed under the scheme.
Families should check the applicable government guidelines before submitting an application.
How to Apply Online for Lek Ladki Yojana 2026?
Parents or legal guardians of eligible girls can apply through the MahaDBT 2.0 portal by following the prescribed procedure.
- Visit the official MahaDBT 2.0 portal.
- New applicants should select the registration option and complete the registration process.
- Log in using Maha ID or another available login method.
- Open the ‘Use Plan’ option available on the dashboard.
- Select Lek Ladki Yojana under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Enter the required information about the girl child, parents, ration card, residential address and family income.
- Upload the necessary documents or retrieve the available records through DigiLocker.
- Carefully review all the details entered in the application form.
- Click on ‘Submit Application’ to complete the submission process.
Applicants should ensure that all the information and supporting documents are correct before submitting the form.
Official Portal: MahaDBT 2.0
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute an official government notification. Scheme eligibility, installment amounts, documentation requirements and application procedures are subject to the latest Maharashtra government guidelines. Applicants are advised to verify all details through the official MahaDBT portal or the Department of Women and Child Development before applying.