Madhya Pradesh Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Scheme
Managed by: Department of Women and Child Development (Directorate of Women and Child Development, Madhya Pradesh)
About the Scheme
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is Madhya Pradesh's flagship women's empowerment scheme providing Rs. 1,500 per month to eligible married, divorced, or destitute women to ensure financial self-reliance.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,500 (increased from initial Rs. 1,000/month)
- •Proposed gradual increase up to Rs. 3,000 per month by the state government
- •Amount credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account on the 10th of every month
- •Financial assistance supports daily household expenses and personal health needs
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Prerequisites
- Only married women, widowed, divorced, or destitute women are eligible
- Must possess a active Samagra ID linked to Aadhaar
- Must have an Aadhaar-seeded single bank account for DBT transactions
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Self-registration online is not available for this scheme
Applications must be prepared offline and submitted to designated officials
The authorized camp operators will verify your documents and upload them on the portal (cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in) on your behalf
You can track status online at the official portal using your registration number
Collect the application form free of cost from local Gram Panchayat offices, Ward offices, or designated scheme camps
Fill in your Samagra ID, Aadhaar details, mobile number, and bank account information
Submit the completed form along with required document copies at the camp or panchayat desk
The desk official will verify details, take your fingerprint/biometrics (if required), and submit the form online
Collect your printed acknowledgment slip containing your application ID
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Married, widowed, or divorced women residents of MP aged 21-60
- ✓Women whose family income is less than Rs. 2.5 Lakh per year
- ✓Women with an active, Aadhaar-linked Samagra ID
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Unmarried women (except under specific destitute guidelines)
- ✗Families where any member is an active Income Tax payer
- ✗Families where a member is a permanent employee or pensioner of state/central departments
- ✗Applicants under 21 or over 60 years of age
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the monthly amount under MP Ladli Behna Yojana?
Are unmarried women eligible for this scheme?
Is the Samagra ID mandatory to apply?
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