Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is a scheme initiated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to provide monthly financial assistance to eligible women. This scheme helps increase women's financial independence, improve their health and nutrition, and strengthen their position in making family decisions. Women eligible for the scheme will get Rs. 1,500 in their bank account every month.
In this article, we will explore the latest update regarding the Ladli Behna Yojana scheme, its 41st instalment, and the possibility of re-opening registration for women who missed out.
The Ladli Behna Yojana was launched in January 2023 and provides financial assistance to eligible women who are residents of Madhya Pradesh. This benefit is directly provided to the beneficiary using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method. The scheme helps women deal with their personal and family expenses and also promotes financial freedom. The monthly benefit under the scheme was Rs. 1,000 per eligible woman, and the 1st instalment was made in 2023. Later, it was raised to Rs. 1,250 and now further to Rs. 1,500 as per the official scheme portal.
The 41st instalment of Rs 1,500 under this scheme was made by the Madhya Pradesh government on October 14, 2026, with more than Rs 1,834 crore transferred to approximately 1.25 crore eligible women. The total budget sanctioned for the scheme during 2026-27 is Rs 23,882.81 crore.
Eligible women who were unable to apply earlier may also be able to apply again. On October 14, the Minister of State Narendra Shivaji Patel said officials have been requested to find out how many women have not enrolled. But on October 15, Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria said that no immediate decision has been made to open the portal.
The beneficiaries of this scheme are required to fulfil the criteria as specified by the Madhya Pradesh Government. It is applicable to married women (widow/divorce/deserted) who fulfil the age, place of residence, family criteria and other applicable requirements.
The key criteria to be fulfilled are:
However, this scheme is not applicable for certain categories like certain government employees, pensioners, family member(s) paying income tax, family having more than 5 acres of agricultural land held jointly by family members, family owning a 4 Wheeler (other than a tractor), etc. Some other restrictions may apply to elected representatives and recipients of benefits from other government schemes.
Applicants should make sure they have the following documents ready before applying for the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana MP:
Therefore, before proceeding with the application process, you should make sure your personal information is correct, and your bank account is active.
As per the published process, forms are available at designated camps, Gram Panchayat offices, Anganwadi centres, and ward offices. Potential beneficiaries need to collect the application form, fill it with their personal details, and attach all relevant documents before submitting. The officials will then enter your valid details on the scheme/official portal. They will also take your photograph while entering your application details.
You will then receive an acknowledgement containing your online application number as a physical slip or via SMS. Applicants can track their application process using the Application Number or the Samagra ID on the Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana Portal.
New registrations are not officially confirmed at the moment. Women who haven't yet registered should look at the official website to confirm whether they are accepting new registrations.
You can verify your payment details by visiting the official Ladli Behna Yojana website and selecting the “आवेदन एवं भुगतान की स्थिति” option. You will be required to enter the application number or Samagra Member ID. Once you have entered the details, complete the verification step.
If the payment isn’t showing up in your bank account, make sure your account is active, has been linked with your Aadhaar card and has been activated for DBT. You can also call the helpline number 0755-2700800 to get help with the scheme. This will help confirm if the payment was transferred. You can check your bank statement or passbook to confirm.
The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana assists eligible women in Madhya Pradesh with monthly financial assistance to deal with their day-to-day expenses. This also helps women to contribute towards their household, meets their own expenses, and gives them greater control of their spending. The scheme aims to improve the financial independence of women by providing them with Rs. 1,500 each month directly into their bank account.
Yes, subject to the eligibility criteria for each applicant, Ladli Behna Yojana allows for more than one eligible woman from a family to benefit under the program. The definition of a family as mentioned in the scheme is based on members as per the Family Samagra ID, which includes husband, wife and their dependent children.
Yes, Anganwadi workers, Anganwadi helpers, ASHA workers and other honorary workers may qualify for the scheme if they meet the criteria and aren’t in any excluded category.
No, the application is free, and there are no fees for Samagra e-KYC.
First, you need to check the application status and payment status on the official portal. After checking this, it must be ensured that the payment has been credited by verifying it in your bank's passbook or statement. You also need to check whether your bank account details are still linked to your Aadhaar and are DBT-enabled. If there is still an issue, then you can contact the official helpline for assistance under this scheme.
You need to check the details noted against your name in both systems. If there are discrepancies in your details, you need to correct them. For example, if your Aadhaar details, like date of birth or gender, are incorrect, you can update these at an Aadhaar centre. If your marital details are incorrect in your Samagra ID, you may contact your local Gram Panchayat or ward office to make the necessary corrections.
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