Speaking to reporters, the women and child development minister clarified that the e-KYC process was mandatory to systematically weed out ineligible registrations, income-tax payers, and families of government employees, who are not covered under the scheme.

Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana saw 38% beneficiaries dropped after verification, removing over 92 lakh women from the flagship welfare program.

Speaking to reporters, the women and child development minister clarified that the e-KYC process was mandatory to systematically weed out ineligible registrations, income-tax…