The Maharashtra government has launched the MahaSamanvay Portal to help citizens. At this new portal, citizens can easily check their scheme eligibility using a single MahaID linked to their Aadhaar number. Through this portal, citizens of the state can easily avail the benefits of welfare schemes launched by the government.
Information on more than 50 central and state schemes can be obtained on this portal. The portal is built on a clean and verified “Golden Data” of 5 crore genuine beneficiaries. To avail its benefits, citizens have to register and obtain MahaID. After MahaID registration, citizens can apply for different welfare schemes through the same portal.
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Highlights of MahaSamanvay Portal
| Portal Name | MahaSamanvay Portal |
| Launch Date | 2nd October 2025 |
| Login ID | MahaID (linked with Aadhaar) |
| Beneficiaries Covered | 5 crore genuine citizens |
| Key Feature | Check eligibility for all government schemes at one place |
| Data Sources | 22 databases merged into 5 core sets |
| Aim | Stop duplication, save money, improve DBT and transparency |
| Example | Found lakhs of ineligible beneficiaries in Ladki Bahin scheme |
What is Mahasamanvay Portal?
The Maharashtra government has launched the MahaSamanvay Portal so that the citizens of the state can get information about government schemes. Through this portal, beneficiaries of various welfare schemes can get details related to their eligibility documentation, application process, login and registration. The main aim of this portal is to plug leaks, avoid duplication. With this portal, the state has created a “golden record” of genuine beneficiaries.
A database of all welfare schemes implemented by the Maharashtra government will be updated on Mahasammanvay. The main objective is to simplify all information so that the general public can update their information and apply for schemes easily.
MahaSamanvay Portal Features
Single MahaID Login – Citizens will use their unique MahaID (linked with Aadhaar) to access the portal.
Check Scheme Eligibility – Easily see which schemes you are getting and which new ones you can apply for.
Golden Data Database – Verified information of beneficiaries with duplication removed (cut down from 15 crore to 5 crore records).
Supports DBT – Direct Benefit Transfer will be smoother with accurate records of income, property and other details.
How to Register for MahaID on MahaSamanvay Portal?
STEP 1: Visit the homepage of the official Mahasamanvay Portal at mahasamanvay.maharashtra.gov.in.
STEP 2: On the homepage, click on “Citizen Login” option as shown in the below image.
STEP 3: Now you will reach to the login page of the portal, here, click on “New User? Register with IDAM” link as shown in below image.
STEP 4: On the next page, MahaID registration form will open as shown in below image.
STEP 5: Fill all the required details in the form such ass DOB, Aadhaar number, Name, District, PIN Code etc, and click on “Save and Proceed” button.
STEP 6: On the next step, upload all the required documents such as Aadhaar card, educational qualification documents, income certificate, voter ID card, residence certificate etc.
STEP 7: Click on Submit, and your application for MahaID registration will be sent to the department and after approval, you will received SMS/Email notification with your new MahaID.
Documents Required
Following documents will be required for MahaID registration and direct application of the social welfare schemes.
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar & Bank Account Linked Mobile Number
- Residence Certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
MahaID
MahaID is a unique identification for citizens of Maharashtra, linked to their Aadhaar number. Citizens can log in with their Maha ID to check which benefits they are already receiving. It can be used to access the Maha Samanvay portal and view the schemes you are eligible for.
What Information Will Be Linked to MahaID
MahaSamanvay portal is designed to be a complete database of citizens of Maharashtra. Information available with MahaID will include:
- Name, age, gender, caste, religion
- Income range, education level
- Vehicle ownership (from Vahan database)
- Government scheme benefits already received
- Number of children in the family
- Geographical and social status
- Data from Income Tax department and housing records
- Health records to be added later
Why Golden Data Was Needed
Even ineligible people apply to benefit from government schemes launched by the state government. Many people are taking advantage of these schemes. To address this issue, the MahaSamanvay Portal has been launched. This ensures that only genuine beneficiaries receive the benefits of welfare schemes.
Through this portal, all applicants can easily apply for government schemes. They can also find eligibility criteria and details on a single portal. The government provides aggregated data on welfare schemes on this platform.