Bhopal, October 13 (Daily Kiran) : Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh is set to distribute the 41st installment of the Ladli Behna Scheme on Wednesday. This initiative provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to approximately 1.25 crore eligible women across the state.
The funds will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries during a special event in Guruwahi village, located in the Manpur block of Umaria district, coinciding with the Navratri festival.
In addition to the financial aid, the Chief Minister will also provide a subsidy of ₹450 for LPG refills to registered beneficiaries. This assistance is available to both consumers of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and those not enrolled in the scheme.
Launched in June 2023, the Ladli Behna Scheme aims to empower women economically, improve their health and nutrition, and enhance their participation in family decision-making. Since its inception, the Madhya Pradesh government has consistently offered financial support to around 1.25 crore women each month. As of September 2026, 40 installments have been disbursed, with the current payment marking the 41st installment.
Beyond regular assistance, beneficiaries have also received special economic aid of ₹250 on four occasions in August 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. While eligible general beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 monthly, women who also qualify for social security pensions receive ₹900 per month, deposited directly into their bank accounts linked to the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
For the financial year 2026-27, the state government has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore for the Ladli Behna Scheme.
During the conference in Umaria, CM Yadav will inaugurate 68 development projects valued at ₹87.31 crore and lay the foundation for another 68 projects costing ₹56.84 crore, bringing the total investment for these 136 projects to approximately ₹144.16 crore. These initiatives will benefit the Bandhavgarh and Manpur assembly constituencies. In Bandhavgarh, 18 projects worth ₹59.07 crore will be inaugurated, while 46 projects costing ₹32.25 crore will have their foundations laid. In Manpur, 50 projects worth ₹28.25 crore will be inaugurated, alongside 22 projects costing ₹24.59 crore that will be launched.
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