Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will release the 41st installment of the Ladli Behna Yojana on October 14, bringing financial assistance to approximately 1.25 crore eligible women across the state. The amount will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through a single-click transaction at a scheme conference in Guruwahi village, located in the Manpur Janpad Panchayat area of Umaria district. Eligible beneficiaries will receive ₹1,500 each under the scheme. The programme will also feature the inauguration and foundation-laying of 136 development projects worth more than ₹144 crore, combining financial assistance for women with infrastructure development in the region.
आज उमरिया में आयोजित कार्यक्रम में प्रदेश की मेरी 1.25 करोड़ लाड़ली बहनों को लाड़ली बहना योजना के अंतर्गत राशि और गैस रिफिल के लिए पात्र बहनों के खातों में अनुदान राशि अंतरित करूंगा।
इस अवसर पर ₹144.15 करोड़ से अधिक के विकास कार्यों का लोकार्पण और भूमिपूजन भी होगा। https://t.co/ttkjgnAxGE
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) October 14, 2026
Ladli Behna Yojana Focuses on Women’s Financial Independence
The Ladli Behna Yojana is one of Madhya Pradesh’s key welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s financial independence. The scheme seeks to improve women’s health and nutritional status while enhancing their participation in household decision-making. Regular financial assistance enables beneficiaries to meet personal and household needs and contribute more effectively to family finances. Under the scheme, eligible general beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month. Registered eligible women receiving social security pensions are provided assistance of ₹900 per month, in accordance with the scheme’s provisions. Payments are transferred directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), helping maintain transparency and convenience in the disbursement process.
41st Installment Follows 40 Payments Since June 2023
The first monthly assistance under the Ladli Behna Yojana was transferred to approximately 1.25 crore beneficiaries in June 2023. By September 2026, the government had completed 40 installments. The 41st installment is scheduled for release on October 14. In addition to the regular monthly assistance, beneficiaries received special financial assistance of ₹250 on four occasions in August 2023, August 2024, August 2025 and August 2026. For the financial year 2026–27, the Madhya Pradesh government has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore to the scheme. The allocation underlines the programme’s role in the state’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and financial participation.
136 Development Projects Worth ₹144.16 Crore
During the programme in Guruwahi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate 68 completed development projects worth ₹87.32 crore and lay the foundation stones for another 68 projects estimated at ₹56.84 crore. The combined value of the 136 projects is ₹144.16 crore, according to the figures provided by the state government. In the Bandhavgarh Assembly constituency, 18 projects worth ₹59.07 crore will be inaugurated, while foundation stones will be laid for 46 projects costing ₹32.25 crore.
In the Manpur Assembly constituency, 50 projects worth ₹28.25 crore will be inaugurated, and foundation stones will be laid for 22 projects estimated at ₹24.59 crore. The October 14 programme is expected to highlight the Madhya Pradesh government’s twin priorities of supporting women’s financial independence through the Ladli Behna Yojana and advancing local development through infrastructure projects.
What is Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana
The Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana is a flagship welfare scheme launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to promote women’s financial independence and empowerment. Under the scheme, eligible women receive monthly financial assistance directly into their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme aims to improve women’s health and nutrition, strengthen their role in household decision-making, and help them meet personal and family expenses. According to the scheme details provided, eligible general beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria and rules.
