Ladli Behna Yojana: Women in Madhya Pradesh to Receive ₹1500 Monthly from Diwali, ₹3000 by 2028

Key Highlights

• Eligible women in Madhya Pradesh will get ₹1500 per month from Diwali 2025.

• Plan to increase the amount to ₹3000 per month by 2028.

• Currently, ₹1250 is being sent monthly under Ladli Behna Yojana.

• 25 installments have been released so far; 26th to come in July.

• Scheme benefits married, widowed, divorced, and abandoned women aged 21–60.

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a major update to the Ladli Behna Yojana, aimed at empowering women by making them financially independent and improving the health and nutrition of their children. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has declared that eligible women will start receiving ₹1500 every month from Diwali 2025. The government also aims to increase this amount to ₹3000 per month by 2028.

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₹1500 Monthly Installment from Diwali

CM Mohan Yadav recently announced that from October (around Diwali), the installment for Ladli Behna Yojana beneficiaries will be increased to ₹1500 per month. Currently, women are receiving ₹1250 per month. Additionally, an extra ₹250 will be credited to their accounts during Sawan and Rakshabandhan as a festive bonus, making it ₹1500 for that month as well.

The CM also shared that the state is working towards increasing this amount gradually and has set a target of ₹3000 per month by the year 2028.

₹3000 Monthly Goal by 2028

While addressing a virtual conference on Skill Cell Day in Indore, CM Yadav said the Ladli Behna Yojana is a priority. He stated that initially ₹1000 was given, which was later raised to ₹1250, and now it will be ₹1500 from Diwali. By 2028, the plan is to ensure ₹3000 per month for all eligible women.

He reaffirmed this commitment by posting a video on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, asking the sisters not to worry as the government is dedicated to increasing their financial aid.

25 Installments Released So Far

The CM shared that the Ladli Behna Yojana, launched in 2023 by former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has already completed 2 years. The scheme has successfully released 25 monthly installments, with the 26th to be credited in July. This initiative played a crucial role in BJP’s success in the last assembly elections, especially with the support of women voters.

About the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana

The scheme was officially launched on 8 March 2023 (Women’s Day) by then-CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is a flagship women empowerment program run by the Women and Child Development Department of Madhya Pradesh. It targets married, widowed, divorced, and abandoned women from poor and middle-income families.

Women under this scheme currently receive ₹1250 per month (₹15,000 annually) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to their bank accounts. The new installment amount of ₹1500 per month will begin from Diwali 2025.

Eligibility Criteria for Ladli Behna Yojana

To receive benefits under the Ladli Behna Yojana, women must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a local resident of Madhya Pradesh

• Age between 21 to 60 years (as of January 1 of the application year)

• Must be married, widowed, divorced, or abandoned

• Must have a personal bank account (joint accounts are not allowed)

• Bank account should be linked to Aadhaar and DBT-enabled

• Aadhaar must be verified through OTP or biometric KYC on the Samagra Portal

Who is Not Eligible?

Women or families falling under the following criteria are not eligible:

• If the combined family income is more than ₹2.5 lakh annually

• If any family member is an income tax payer

• If any family member is a government or contractual employee or receiving a government pension

Documents Required

Applicants need to submit the following documents:

• Family ID or Member ID from the Samagra Portal

• Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI

• Mobile number registered with the Samagra Portal (for OTP and updates)

How to Apply for Ladli Behna Yojana

Eligible women can apply online via the official Ladli Behna Portal or mobile app. Application forms can also be collected from:

• Camps

• Gram Panchayat offices

• Ward offices

• Anganwadi Centers

Once the form is filled, it will be entered online by the camp in-charge, and a receipt will be provided. This receipt will also be shared via SMS or WhatsApp.

Applicants are advised to keep their documents ready and ensure their bank account and Aadhaar are linked for smooth DBT processing.

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CMV360 Says

The Madhya Pradesh government is committed to empowering women through the Ladli Behna Yojana. With increased financial support of ₹1500 per month starting from Diwali and a long-term goal of ₹3000 per month by 2028, this scheme is expected to uplift the financial condition of lakhs of women across the state. Eligible women are encouraged to register and benefit from this initiative.