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Telangana

92 Lakh Women Excluded From Scheme Over eKYC Issues

Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' removed over 92 lakh beneficiaries after statewide verification. Most were excluded for failing eKYC, while others were ineligible due to income, age, employment or duplicate benefits. Officials estimated ₹14,000 crore was paid to removed beneficiaries. The government said recovery would not be made from most women.