MP Government Increases Aid under Ladli Behna Yojana

• 07 Jul 2025

Why in News? 

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh announced that after Diwali, over 1.27 crore women beneficiaries of Ladli Behna Yojana will start receiving Rs 1,500 per month, an increase from the current Rs 1,250.

Key Points 

• About the Ladli Behna Yojana: 
  • The scheme was launched on 10th June 2023 by the then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. 
  • Under this, married women between 23 and 60 years of age were initially given assistance of Rs 1,000 which was later increased to Rs 1,250 per month.  
  • Its main objective is to economically empower the women of Madhya Pradesh. 
• Special Budget Allocation for Women: 
  • The government has earmarked a dedicated budget of Rs 27,147 crore for women-centric schemes, of which Rs 18,699 crore is allocated to the Ladli Behna Yojana. 
  • Other Women-Centric Schemes: 
    • Ladli Laxmi Yojana: 
      • About: 
        • Launched in 2006, the scheme aims to secure the future of girl children by improving their educational and economic status. 
        • It also seeks to promote a positive societal mindset towards the birth of a girl child and reduce gender discrimination. 
      • Eligibility Criteria: 
        • The scheme benefits parents who have adopted family planning after having two living children, ensuring population control. 
        • Families must be registered with an Anganwadi centre and should not be income tax payees to qualify for the scheme. 
      • Financial Benefits: 
        • The state government purchases National Savings Certificates worth Rs 6,000 annually in the girl's name from birth until the total reaches Rs 30,000. 
        • When the girl turns 21 years old and if she has not married before the age of 18, she receives a lump sum amount of Rs 1 lakh as the final benefit under the scheme. 
    • Usha Kiran Yojana: 
      • About: 
        • The Usha Kiran Yojana, launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in 2006, provides protection and legal support to women and children facing domestic violence. 
        • It functions under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and its rules notified in 2006. 
      • Core Objectives: 
        • The scheme seeks to safeguard victims from physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and economic abuse. 
        • It aims to ensure justice, dignity, and security for women and children affected by domestic violence. 
      • Target Beneficiaries: 
        • The scheme supports women of all ages, irrespective of marital status. 
        • It also includes children under 18 years who may be directly or indirectly affected by domestic violence.