MP CM Transfers ₹1,834 Cr to 1.25 Crore Women via Ladli Behna Yojana
MP CM Mohan Yadav transfers the 41st installment of Ladli Behna Yojana, sending over Rs 1,834 crore to 1.25 crore women across Madhya Pradesh.
In a massive boost to women's empowerment in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has transferred the 41st installment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana to more than 1.25 crore beneficiaries. During a high-profile state-level programme held in the Umaria district on Wednesday, the Chief Minister facilitated the transfer of over ₹1,834 crore directly into the bank accounts of eligible women.
Empowering Women Through Direct Transfers
The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is designed to foster economic self-reliance among women, improve their nutritional health, and increase their influence in household decision-making. Under this flagship initiative, eligible women receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500. To ensure transparency and prevent leakage, the funds are disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Since the scheme's inception with the first installment in June 2023, the government has maintained a consistent disbursement schedule. By September 2026, a total of 40 installments had been successfully processed, and the government has already set aside a massive budget of ₹23,882.81 crore for the 2026-27 financial year to sustain the program.
Double Benefit: LPG Subsidy Also Disbursed
The financial relief for women in the state extended beyond the Ladli Behna Yojana. During the same event, CM Mohan Yadav transferred ₹115.10 crore as a two-month subsidy to more than 23 lakh eligible women under the ₹450 LPG cylinder refill scheme. This move aims to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on low-income households.
Infrastructure Surge in Umaria and Beyond
Beyond direct cash transfers, the Chief Minister utilized the platform to kickstart several regional development projects. The programme saw a significant focus on infrastructure and accessibility:
- Foundation Stones: Laid for 68 construction projects valued at ₹57 crore.
- Inaugurations: 68 development works worth ₹87 crore were officially opened.
- Total Investment: A combined sum of approximately ₹144.16 crore was dedicated to these 136 projects.
The development works were concentrated in the Bandhavgarh and Manpur Assembly constituencies. In Bandhavgarh, 18 works worth ₹59.07 crore were inaugurated, while 46 new projects costing ₹32.25 crore had their foundation stones laid. In Manpur, the scale was equally impressive, with 50 works worth ₹28.25 crore inaugurated and 22 new projects costing ₹24.59 crore set for commencement.
Social Welfare and Accessibility
Prior to the main ceremony, Chief Minister Yadav visited an exhibition showcasing various government department initiatives. Demonstrating the government's commitment to inclusivity, he also distributed motorised tricycles to persons with disabilities, ensuring that the benefits of state progress reach the most vulnerable sections of society.