Ladki Bahin: 24 Lakh Stopped Payments Verification

If your payment suddenly stopped, you aren’t alone. WCD Minister Aditi Tatkare recently confirmed that over 24 lakh (2.4 million) beneficiaries were wrongly flagged as “ineligible” due to a confusing question in the Marathi e-KYC form.

The Good News: This is a recognized system error, not a permanent rejection. The government has acknowledged the mistake and is now taking manual steps to restore your benefits.

Is Your Payment Stopped? How to Check Your Current Status

Before you panic, verify your current standing on the Nari Shakti Doot Portal. Use your registered mobile number for a Nari Shakti Doot login in 2026 to check these specific status signals:

• Pending: Your e-KYC is still in the queue. No action is needed yet.
• Rejected: This usually happens due to document mismatches (Aadhaar name vs. bank name).
• Discontinued: This is the “red flag” status for the 24 lakh affected women. It means the system thinks you violated eligibility rules (like the government employee clause).

Note on the 181 Helpline: The government has opened the 181 Helpline for grievances. However, due to massive call volumes, the line is often busy. If you can’t get through, don’t worry—the physical verification process mentioned below is designed specifically to catch those who couldn’t resolve issues via phone or app.

The Physical Verification Process: What to Expect

To fix the 24 lakh “discontinued” accounts, the state has deployed nearly 1 lakh Anganwadi workers for a massive door-to-door revalidation drive.

• Timeline: Visits began immediately after the January 15 municipal elections and are expected to conclude by the first week of February.
• The Visit: An Anganwadi worker (Sevika) will visit your home to verify your family’s actual employment status.
• The “Correction Form”: Instead of making you fight with a locked online portal, workers are carrying a physical “Correction Form.” Once they verify you are not a government employee’s family, they will submit this offline report to the district WCD office to reopen your account.

Fixing NPCI Mapping: The Silent Reason for Payment Failure

Many women pass verification but still don’t receive funds because their bank account isn’t “mapped” to the government’s server. To solve this:

1. Check Status: Go to the UIDAI website and select “Bank Seeding Status.”
2. The Fix: If it shows “Inactive,” visit your bank branch immediately and submit a DBT Consent Form.

Payment Recovery: Will You Get the Backlog Money?

The question everyone is asking: “Will I get my missed installments?”

• The Backlog: Verified women are entitled to arrears. Since the January 15 elections delayed many payments, the government plans to release a combined ₹3,000 installment (covering December and January) starting after January 16.
• The ₹2,100 Hike: While the hike was promised during the campaign, it has not yet been implemented for the January cycle. Expect the standard ₹1,500 rate for now, with the hike details to be clarified in the next budget session.

Safety Warning: Avoid “Ladki Bahin” Scams

Public trust is our priority. Be aware that the Ladki Bahin Physical Verification drive by Anganwadi workers is 100% free. No government official or Sevika will ever ask for money, OTPs, or bank passwords to “approve” your form.

Stay Safe:

• Ignore WhatsApp Links: Never click on unofficial links claiming to check your “rejection reason.”
• Report Fraud: If someone demands a “service fee” for the door-to-door visit, report them immediately to the 181 Helpline.

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