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MP CM Transfers Rs 1,836 Crore to 1.25 Crore Women in Ladli Behna Scheme

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred the 32nd instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana, disbursing Rs 1,836 crore to over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries. Each eligible woman received Rs 1,500 directly into her bank account during the event in Narmadapuram district. He also transferred over Rs 90 crore for Ujjwala gas cylinder refills and inaugurated development projects worth more than Rs 206 crore. The scheme, initiated under former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has now seen total transfers exceed Rs 50,468 crore since its launch.

Key Points: MP CM Mohan Yadav Transfers Rs 1,836 Cr in Ladli Behna Yojana

  • Rs 1,836 cr transferred to 1.25 cr women
  • Each beneficiary receives Rs 1,500
  • Total scheme disbursal crosses Rs 50,468 cr
  • Additional Rs 90 cr for Ujjwala gas refills
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CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 1,836 crore in 32nd instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav transfers the 32nd Ladli Behna instalment of Rs 1,836 crore to over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries, raising total disbursals over Rs 50,468 crore.

"This is the first instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana in the year - 2026 - Official Statement"

Bhopal, Jan 16

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday transferred the 32nd instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Madhya Pradesh government's flagship welfare initiative for women.

The Chief Minister transferred Rs 1,836 crore through a single click into the bank accounts of more than 1.25 crore eligible beneficiaries of the scheme during a ceremonial event held in Makhan Nagar in Narmadapuram district.

This is the first instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana in the year - 2026, and each eligible beneficiary (woman) under the scheme will receive Rs 1,500 on their bank accounts.

In addition, the Chief Minister also transferred more than Rs 90 crore into the bank accounts of 29 lakh beneficiaries for gas cylinder refilling assistance under the Ujwala Yojana introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. On the occasion, he also laid the foundation stones and inaugurated various development projects worth over 206 crore for the district.

Makhan Nagar in Narmadapuram, previously known as Hoshangabad, located on the bank of the river Narmada, is the birthplace of the legendary freedom fighter, poet and journalist (late) Pt. Makhanlal Chaturvedi. Upon reaching the venue, Chief Minister Yadav offered a floral tribute to the statue of Pt. Makhanlal Chaturvedi.

After releasing the amount in the presence of a large gathering of people from Narmadauram district, Chief Minister Yadav also interacted with several beneficiaries to know how this scheme transformed their lives through Ladli Behna Yajana and many other flagships introduced by the Centre and the state governments.

The scheme was implemented with a monthly instalment of Rs 1,000 during the tenure of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (now Union Agriculture Minister), a few months ahead of the Assembly elections in 2023.

Later, the amount was increased to Rs 1,250 in September 2023. Chief Minister Yadav had earlier stated that the amount will be increased to Rs 3,000 by 2028.

According to the state government, from June 2023 to December 2025, a total amount of Rs 48,632.70 crore has been transferred to beneficiaries' accounts under the scheme. Now, with the 32nd instalment transferred on Friday, the total amount for this scheme rose over Rs 50,468 crore.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the instalment continuing. However, I hope the focus is also on creating sustainable jobs and skill development. Direct benefit transfer is helpful, but long-term empowerment needs more than periodic cash transfers.
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Siddharth J
Over 50,000 crore rupees transferred! That's a staggering number. While the intent is noble, one has to wonder about the fiscal burden on the state and the efficiency of such massive welfare schemes. Is there a robust audit mechanism in place?
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Meera T
As a teacher in MP, I've seen firsthand how this money helps mothers pay for their children's school supplies and uniforms. It's a small amount but makes a real difference at the grassroots level. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
The promise to increase it to Rs. 3000 is a good vision. But alongside, the government must ensure inflation is kept in check. Otherwise, the increased amount will lose its value. Double engine sarkar should work on both fronts.
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Nisha Z
Heartening to see the event held at Pt. Makhanlal Chaturvedi's birthplace. Combining development work with respect for our cultural icons is the right approach. The Ladli Behna Yojana seems to be reaching the people directly. 👍

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