Navratri Gift for Madhya Pradesh Women: ₹1,500 to Reach 1.25 Crore Ladli Behnas on October 14

Bhopal: Women beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh’s Ladli Behna Yojana are set to receive a financial boost during Navratri. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release the 41st installment of the scheme on October 14, transferring ₹1,500 each to the bank accounts of approximately 1.25 crore eligible women.

The installment will be disbursed through a direct bank transfer at an event scheduled to be held in Guruwahi village of Umaria district. The scheme aims to promote women’s financial independence, improve their health and nutritional status, and strengthen their participation in household decision-making.

Ladli Behna Yojana: From June 2023 to the 41st Installment

Launched in June 2023, the Ladli Behna Yojana provides monthly financial assistance to eligible women across Madhya Pradesh. Under the current arrangement described for the scheme, beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month, while eligible women receiving social security pensions are provided assistance of ₹900 per month, subject to the applicable rules.

The financial assistance is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts linked to Aadhaar and enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The first installment was released in June 2023, and 40 installments had been disbursed through September 2026. The upcoming payment on October 14 will mark the release of the 41st installment.

In addition to the regular monthly assistance, beneficiaries received an extra ₹250 on four occasions—in August 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

The Madhya Pradesh government has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore for the scheme in the 2026–27 financial year, highlighting its substantial budgetary commitment to the programme.

136 Development Projects Worth ₹144.16 Crore

The October 14 event in Guruwahi village will also feature the inauguration and groundbreaking ceremonies for 136 development projects worth approximately ₹144.16 crore.

Of these, 68 projects will be inaugurated, while the foundation stones for another 68 projects will be laid. The projects include development works in the Bandhavgarh and Manpur assembly constituencies.

The event will mark the launch of completed infrastructure and development works, alongside the commencement of new projects intended to support regional development.

With the release of the latest installment and the launch of development projects, the programme is expected to bring both financial assistance for eligible women and new development initiatives to the Umaria region.