Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's Ladli Behna Yojana released its 41st installment on Wednesday, October 14, benefiting approximately 1.25 crore women across the state. According to reports from Times Bull, CM Dr Mohan Yadav announced the transfer during an event in Guruwahi village of Umaria district, with the money being transferred online to beneficiaries' bank accounts. This marked the first time a Ladli Behna Yojana installment was transferred from Umaria district, coinciding with the sacred occasion of Navratri. The Chief Minister released the installment on the fourth day of Navratri, emphasizing the sacred occasion for the financial assistance.
The current installment represents a significant financial commitment, with more than ₹1,834 crore being transferred to beneficiaries. As reported by Times Bull, the scheme has been allocated a budget of ₹23,882 crore for the financial year 2026-27, demonstrating the state government's continued commitment to women's financial empowerment. The Ladli Behna Yojana was originally launched by the Madhya Pradesh government in June 2023 and has since completed 40 installments till September 2026. CM Yadav highlighted the scheme's financial impact, stating that ₹62,000 has been credited to each beneficiary's bank account since the scheme's inception.
The scheme targets women who meet specific eligibility requirements, including those aged between 21-60 years, with family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh annually. According to Times Bull, beneficiaries must possess Aadhaar and bank account, have no four-wheeler in family, and have family land less than 5 acres. Under the current installment, eligible women will receive ₹1,500 per month as per the scheme's provision. The payment structure has evolved since inception, starting at ₹1,000 per month in June 2023, then increasing to ₹1,250, and subsequently to ₹1,500. CM Yadav emphasized the scheme's success, noting that when the Congress questioned the scheme's feasibility, the budget for Women and Child Development was just ₹350 crore, which has now risen to ₹47,000 crore.
During the same event, CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 136 development projects worth ₹144.15 crore, demonstrating the government's comprehensive approach to women's empowerment. As per the official schedule, the Chief Minister departed from the State Hangar in Bhopal at 11.50 am and reached Dumna Airport in Jabalpur at 12.25 pm. He subsequently boarded a helicopter at 12.35 pm and arrived at the Guruwahi helipad in Umaria district at around 1.10 pm. The coordinated release of both financial assistance and infrastructure development underscores the government's commitment to holistic women's empowerment initiatives.
