• Maharashtra resident, woman aged 21-65
• Family income < Rs 2.5 lakh/year
• No 4-wheeler in family
• Not eligible if any family member is govt employee with regular salary
• Aadhaar + Aadhaar-linked bank account

Rs 1,500/month direct to woman's bank account. ~2.5 crore beneficiaries. Started August 2024.

1. Visit nearest Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra — Or apply online via aaplesarkar portal.
2. Submit Aadhaar + ration card + bank passbook — Plus self-declaration of family income.
3. Block office verifies in 30 days — Approved beneficiaries notified via SMS.
4. Monthly DBT begins — Rs 1,500 credited 7th-15th of each month.

• Aadhaar
• Maharashtra ration card
• Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
• Self-declaration of income

First credit: 60-90 days from approval.

• Official portal: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
• Helpline: Maharashtra WCD: 1800-22-0445

• Family income > Rs 2.5L — disqualifies; income certificate needed.
• Ration card not Maharashtra — domicile required.
• 4-wheeler in family — disqualifies; verify before applying.
• Bank Aadhaar de-linked — DBT bounces.

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1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.

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• Official portal: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
• Issued by: Maharashtra Govt — Women & Child Development Dept
• Launched: 2024
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.