Madhya Pradesh

• 11 Feb 2025

Ladli Behna Scheme

Why in News? 

Under the Ladli Behna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh, the monthly assistance amount will be increased from the present Rs 1250 to Rs 3000. 

 Key Points  

•  About the Scheme:  
  • Objective: The main objective of Ladli Behna Yojana is  to economically empower the women of Madhya Pradesh . 
    • Under the Ladli Behna Yojana, so far, Rs. 1553 crore has been transferred to the accounts of 1.27 crore women beneficiaries. 
    • The state government increasing the amount to Rs. 3000 per month, more women will now be able to take advantage of this and improve their economic condition. 
• This scheme was launched by the state government in May 2023 and under this, married women between 21 and 60 years of age were initially given assistance of Rs 1000 which was later increased to Rs 1250 per month.  

• Eligibility and Rules:  
  • The annual income of the woman's family should be less than Rs 2.5 lakh. 
  • No member of the family holds a government job. 
  • Apart from this, the family should not have more than 5 acres of land or tractor or four-wheeler.