MP releases 41st Ladli Behna Yojana instalment, transfers ₹1,500 each to 1.25 crore women

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released the 41st instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Around 1.25 crore eligible women got ₹1,500 each.

Main points

• The payment started from Guruwahi village in Umaria district.
• It marked the first time an instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana was sent from Umaria.
• Each beneficiary has received a total of ₹62,000 since the scheme began.

About the scheme

Started in June 2023, the scheme gives monthly money support to eligible women in Madhya Pradesh. By September 2026, the state had paid 40 instalments. Now, after this release, the total stands at 41.

Women in the general category get ₹1,500 every month. Those who already receive social security pensions get ₹900 per month under the rules. Payments go straight to their Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank accounts.