Sarkari Yojana

Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: The Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Yojana of Madhya Pradesh credits ₹1,000/- a month to married, widowed, divorced or abandoned women aged 23 to below 60, to improve their health, nutrition and financial independence.

About Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana

On January 28, 2023, the Honourable Chief Minister, Government of Madhya Pradesh, declared that the “Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Yojana” would be rolled out across the whole of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme marks a significant move towards better health and nutrition for women and greater economic self-reliance.

Beyond improving the health and nutrition of women and the children who rely on them, the scheme gives women more financial freedom to spend according to their own priorities. With the money received, women can build self-employment or livelihood options from local resources and take a stronger part in decision-making within the family.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

28 Jan 2023

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a local resident of…

The applicant must be a local resident of Madhya Pradesh.

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The applicant must be a married woman; widows,…

The applicant must be a married woman; widows, divorcees and abandoned women are also covered.

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As on January 01 of the calendar year…

As on January 01 of the calendar year in which she applies, she must have completed 23 years of age and be below 60 years.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Each eligible woman gets ₹1,000/- a month for…

Each eligible woman gets ₹1,000/- a month for the duration of her eligibility, credited to her own Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank account.

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A woman under 60 years who already draws…

A woman under 60 years who already draws less than ₹1,000/- a month from another Social Security Pension Scheme will have the difference made up to ₹1,000/-.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Samagra ID of the family and of each…

Samagra ID of the family and of each family member.

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The applicant's Aadhaar identity card

The applicant's Aadhaar identity card.

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The mobile number registered on Samagra

The mobile number registered on Samagra

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2023-01-28

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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Forms can be collected at the Gram Panchayat…

Forms can be collected at the Gram Panchayat / Ward Office / Camp site.

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The applicant fills in the form and fixes…

The applicant fills in the form and fixes her photograph to it.

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The completed forms are entered on the Ladli…

The completed forms are entered on the Ladli Bahna Portal/App at the camp site/gram panchayat/ward office.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

1. Female/Woman Family's combined self-declared annual income is more than ₹2,50,000/-
1. Any family member of a Female/Woman is an income taxpayer.
1. Any family member of a Female/Woman is employed as a regular/permanent worker/contract worker in a Government Department /Undertaking/Mandal/Local Body of Government of India or State Government or is getting a pension after retirement.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References