Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare extended the e-KYC deadline for the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme by 15 days for women in flood-hit areas. This move ensures smoother processing for beneficiaries under the government's flagship program, which offers Rs 1,500 monthly to eligible women.

The state administration has been actively addressing technical setbacks that hindered e-KYC verifications, which had affected the pace of processing applications. Tatkare reassured that no qualified woman will be excluded due to logistical challenges. Currently, approximately 90% of the applicants have completed their e-KYC, according to the minister.

Furthermore, Tatkare highlighted her party's, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), pivotal role in shaping the political environment

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