Ladli Behna Yojana 2026 - MP Women Get Rs 1250 Monthly Assistance

When the Madhya Pradesh government launched the Ladli Behna Yojana in June 2023, many political analysts dismissed it as a populist scheme. But two years down the line, it has transformed the lives of over 1.25 crore women in Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, women aged 21 to 60 from lower-middle-class families receive Rs 1250 every month directly in their bank accounts. The amount was initially Rs 1000 but was increased to Rs 1250 from 2025. My aunt in Sehore district, who is a homemaker with no independent income, used to ask my uncle for every small expense - be it medicines, clothes, or even sanitary pads. After enrolling in Ladli Behna, she now has her own Rs 1250 every month, and the change in her confidence is visible to everyone in the family.

What makes this scheme different from other women welfare schemes is the simplicity of design. There is no conditionalities - you do not have to send your child to school, get vaccinated, or attend any meeting to receive the money. Once you are found eligible, Rs 1250 lands in your Aadhaar-linked bank account on the 10th of every month, month after month, year after year. The eligibility criteria is also practical - woman should be a Madhya Pradesh resident, aged 21 to 60, married (including widows and divorced), family income less than Rs 2.5 lakh per annum, family land holding less than 5 acres, no family member in government job (except Class 4), and no family member as income tax payee. These criteria ensure that the scheme reaches genuinely needy families and not the well-off.

The impact of this scheme on the rural MP economy has been massive. Local shopkeepers report increased sales of soaps, shampoos, sanitary pads, and other women-centric products. Bank correspondents in villages say women now visit them to check account balance, something that was unheard of 3 years ago. The scheme has also encouraged women to open bank accounts and link them with Aadhaar, which is the foundation of financial inclusion. The Madhya Pradesh government has also integrated this scheme with subsidised cooking gas cylinders at Rs 450, providing further relief to women. Sarkari Notice 247 has been covering this scheme since its launch, and we strongly recommend all eligible MP women to apply if they have not already. The application is free and can be done at any CSC or MP Online centre.

How to Apply for Ladli Behna Yojana 2026

1. Check your eligibility: You should be a woman, resident of Madhya Pradesh, aged 21 to 60 years, married (including widow, divorced, abandoned), with family income less than Rs 2.5 lakh per annum, family land holding less than 5 acres, and no family member in government job or income tax payee.
2. Get your documents ready: Aadhaar card, bank passbook (account should be Aadhaar-linked), domicile proof of MP, husband Aadhaar card, income certificate, caste certificate if applicable, and marriage certificate or photograph.
3. Visit the official Ladli Behna portal at cmladlibehnayojana.com. You can also visit any Common Service Centre (CSC), MP Online kiosk, or e-district centre where the operator will help you apply. The application is completely free.
4. Fill in the application form with your personal details, husband details, family income, family land holding, bank account details, and Aadhaar details. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
5. Submit the form and take a printout of the acknowledgement. The application will be verified by the Gram Panchayat in rural areas or Municipal Corporation in urban areas. Verification typically takes 15 to 30 days.
6. After verification, your eligibility will be checked through the Samagra Samajik Suraksha Mission database. If found eligible, your name will be added to the beneficiary list and the first installment will be credited on the next 10th of the month.
7. Check your application status and payment status on cmladlibehnayojana.com using your Aadhaar number or mobile number. The Rs 1250 amount will be credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account every month on the 10th. If you do not receive the amount, contact your bank or call the helpline at 0755-2700200.