Ladli Behna Yojana

 

Launched by: Government of Madhya Pradesh
Launch Date: March 5, 2023
By: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Objective: To provide financial assistance, social security, and economic empowerment to eligible women in Madhya Pradesh.

🔹 Main Aim

The Ladli Behna Yojana aims to:

  • Strengthen the economic position of women from low-income backgrounds.

  • Promote self-reliance and decision-making power among women.

  • Improve health and nutrition status of women and children in poor households.

🔹 Key Features

Feature Description
Monthly Financial Assistance ₹1,250 per month (as of 2024; initially ₹1,000) is given directly to eligible women
Eligibility Women aged 21–60 years, who are residents of Madhya Pradesh and meet income criteria
Coverage Women from economically weaker and middle-income families
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) The amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiary
Supportive Scheme Complements other women-centric initiatives in MP like Ladli Laxmi Yojana

🔹 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, a woman must:

  • Be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh

  • Be married, widowed, divorced, or abandoned

  • Be between 21 and 60 years old

  • Belong to a low or middle-income household

  • Not be an income tax payer

  • Must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account

🔹 Documents Required

  • Aadhaar card

  • Bank account details (linked to Aadhaar)

  • Income certificate

  • Residence proof (domicile of MP)

  • Ration card

  • Passport-sized photo

🔹 Benefits and Impact

✅ Provides economic security to women
✅ Enhances nutrition and healthcare spending within families
✅ Promotes financial independence and boosts self-confidence
✅ Encourages participation in local governance and community development
✅ Acts as a support system for widows, abandoned, or single women

🔹 Application Process

  • Application can be submitted at the local Gram Panchayat or Ward Office.

  • Applicants are verified by local authorities.

  • Once approved, funds are transferred every month directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

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