AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government's Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is paying eligible women ₹1,500 every month straight into their bank accounts through DBT. The scheme, which started in 2023 with a ₹1,000 monthly amount, has since been raised twice and now covers more than 1.25 crore women across the state. This article explains the current benefit amount, who can apply, the documents needed, and how the application process works.
Ladli Behna Yojana was first announced on 28 January 2023 during Narmada Jayanti celebrations in Narmadapuram district, and the first installment was released on 10 June 2023. Since then the monthly amount has gone up from ₹1,000 to ₹1,250 in October 2023, and later to the current ₹1,500 per month. The scheme is now run under Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, and the 39th installment was released on 19 August 2026 along with a ₹250 Raksha Bandhan bonus. The 40th installment was released on 13 September 2026 from Agar Malwa, and the 41st installment of ₹1,500 was released on 14 October 2026 from Guruvahi village in Umaria district.
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री लाडली बहना योजना)
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is a women's welfare scheme of the Madhya Pradesh government. Its main aim is to improve the health, nutrition and financial independence of married women from poor and middle income families. The monthly cash support is paid through DBT to the woman's own Aadhaar-linked bank account, so the money reaches her directly without any middleman.
As per the official portal, the scheme has received over 1.31 crore applications so far, of which more than 1.25 crore women have been found eligible. This makes it one of the largest state-run direct benefit transfer programs for women in India. The official website for the scheme is cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in, where applicants can check their application and payment status.
Ladli Behna Yojana Benefit Amount
Every eligible woman gets ₹1,500 per month under the scheme. The amount started at ₹1,000 per month when the scheme was launched, was raised to ₹1,250 from October 2023, and later increased to the current ₹1,500 per month. Women who already get a social security pension of less than ₹1,500 per month are still eligible, and the scheme pays the difference to bring their total monthly support up to ₹1,500.
The 39th installment was released on 19 August 2026 by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav from Maihar. Along with the regular ₹1,500, a ₹250 Raksha Bandhan bonus was added, taking the total credited amount to ₹1,750 for that cycle. The previous 38th installment was released on 12 July 2026. The 40th installment was released on 13 September 2026 from Agar Malwa, with ₹1,835 crore transferred to over 1.25 crore women. The 41st installment of ₹1,500 was released on 14 October 2026 from Guruvahi village in Umaria district, with the money sent to over 1.25 crore women.
Eligibility Criteria for Ladli Behna Yojana
To get the benefit of Ladli Behna Yojana, a woman has to meet the following conditions set by the Madhya Pradesh government.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must be married, including widowed, divorced or abandoned women.
- The applicant must have completed 21 years of age as of 1 January of the application year, and must be below 60 years of age.
- The self-declared annual income of the woman or her family must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Some women are not eligible for the scheme. A woman is excluded if her family income is above ₹2.5 lakh, if any family member pays income tax, or if any family member holds a regular, permanent or contract government job, including retirees drawing a pension. Exclusion also applies if the woman herself gets ₹1,250 or more per month from any other government scheme, if any family member is a current or former MP or MLA, or if a family member is an elected local body representative other than sarpanch and up-sarpanch. Families with more than five acres of combined farmland or a registered four-wheeler other than a tractor are also not eligible.
Documents Required for Ladli Behna Yojana
Applicants need to carry a few documents when they go to fill the application form at a camp or ward office. Here is the list.
- Samagra family ID or member ID issued through the Samagra portal.
- Aadhaar card issued by UIDAI.
- Mobile number registered in the Samagra portal.
- Own bank account that is Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled.
How to Apply for Ladli Behna Yojana
Application for Ladli Behna Yojana is done through the official portal or mobile app, with help available at local camps, gram panchayats, ward offices and Anganwadi centers. The process is free of cost.
STEP 1 - Collect the preliminary information form from a camp, gram panchayat, ward office or Anganwadi center and fill in the required details.
STEP 2 - Visit the camp or ward office in person with the filled form, your Samagra ID document, Aadhaar card and mobile number. The applicant must appear personally so that her live photograph can be taken and e-KYC can be completed.
STEP 3 - The camp in-charge enters the form into the Ladli Behna portal or app. After successful entry, the applicant gets a printed acknowledgment along with an SMS or WhatsApp confirmation of her application number.
STEP 4 - After the last date of application, a provisional list is published on the portal and app, and also displayed at the gram panchayat or ward notice board. Applicants can file objections within 15 days through the portal, in writing, or by calling the CM Helpline at 181.
Every beneficiary must complete e-KYC through the Samagra ID portal by verifying an OTP sent to her registered mobile number. The bank account must be Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled, otherwise monthly payments stop. Women who recently changed banks should do at least one small transaction after e-KYC to keep the account active and avoid a failed DBT transfer.
How to Check Ladli Behna Yojana Status
To check the application or payment status, visit the official portal at cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in and open the application status or payment status option on the homepage. Enter the application number and any other requested details, then submit to see the current status on screen. The same portal handles both application status during the review period and monthly payment status after approval. Women without internet access can also check their payment through their bank passbook or by asking at their local gram panchayat or ward office.
Overview of Ladli Behna Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Launched By | Madhya Pradesh government |
| Beneficiaries | Married, widowed, divorced and abandoned women aged 21 to 59 |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,500 per month |
| Application Mode | Offline through camps, gram panchayats and ward offices |
| Official Website | cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in |
FAQ's
Who is eligible for Ladli Behna Yojana?
A woman who is a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, married, widowed, divorced or abandoned, aged 21 to 59, and from a family with annual income under ₹2.5 lakh is eligible for the scheme.
How much money does a woman get under the scheme?
Each eligible woman gets ₹1,500 per month, paid directly into her Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
How can I check my Ladli Behna Yojana payment status?
Open the official portal at cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in and use the application status or payment status option with your application number. You can also check through your bank passbook or at your local gram panchayat.
For more details, visit the official website cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.