Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.
| Scheme | Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana |
|---|---|
| Department | Women and Child Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit | Rs 1,500 a month, paid directly to the woman's bank account |
| Who can apply | Married women, widows, divorced and deserted women, aged 21 to under 60, who are residents of Madhya Pradesh |
| How it is paid | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to a personal, Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Apply at | cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in, the Ladli Behna app, gram panchayat, ward office, camp site or Anganwadi centre |
| Cost to apply | Free |
Key points
- Rs 1,500 every month, paid directly into the woman's own bank account.
- The bank account must be in the woman's own name. Joint accounts are not accepted.
- Government employees and families with an income taxpayer cannot apply.
- e-KYC is compulsory. Without it, the application will not be accepted.
So what exactly does a woman get?
Every eligible woman receives Rs 1,500 a month under the scheme.
The amount was Rs 1,000 at launch in June 2023. It was raised to Rs 1,250 in October 2023, and then to Rs 1,500 from November 2025.
- June 2023Scheme launched by the Madhya Pradesh government at Rs 1,000 a month.
- October 2023Monthly amount raised to Rs 1,250.
- November 2025Monthly amount raised to Rs 1,500, the current figure.
- October 2026The 41st instalment was released.
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The money goes straight into the woman's own bank account linked with Aadhaar. No middleman handles it.
If a woman aged under 60 already gets a social security pension below Rs 1,500, the scheme tops it up to Rs 1,500.
Amounts can change, so please confirm the current figure on the official site.
Who can apply, and who cannot?
The woman must be a local resident of Madhya Pradesh.
She can be married. Widows, divorced women and deserted women are also included.
On 1 January of the calendar year of application, she must have completed 21 years. She must be below 60 years of age.
Government employees are strictly not eligible. This includes regular, permanent and contractual government employees, in the woman's family too.
Salaried women in private jobs can apply if the total family income is below Rs 2.5 lakh a year. The scheme is not for families where anyone pays income tax.
For a married woman, the husband's income is counted in the family income.
Why was this scheme started, and has it changed?
The scheme was launched in June 2023 by the Madhya Pradesh government.
It is run by the Women and Child Development department. Its aim is economic self-reliance, better health and nutrition, and a stronger voice for women in family decisions.
The monthly amount has been increased twice, to Rs 1,250 and then Rs 1,500. Payments are made in instalments, and the 41st instalment was released in October 2026.
What documents should you keep ready?
Keep your family Samagra ID or member ID, issued by the Samagra portal.
Keep your own Aadhaar card and a valid photo ID issued by UIDAI.
Keep a mobile number that is recorded in the Samagra portal.
Keep your own bank account passbook. The account must be personal and linked with Aadhaar, with DBT enabled.
Complete Aadhaar e-KYC on the Samagra portal, through OTP or biometrics, before you apply.
How do you apply online, step by step?
Open cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in or the Ladli Behna mobile app.
Fill the online application form with your details, as needed.
Your camp in-charge or the Anganwadi worker will enter your form online at the camp, gram panchayat or ward office.
You must be present in person, because your live photo will be taken and e-KYC done.
After entry, you get a printed receipt with an online application number. You also get it by SMS or WhatsApp.
How do you apply offline, at a camp or office?
Application forms are available at the gram panchayat, ward office, camp site or Anganwadi centre.
Take the filled form and your documents to the camp or the ward office.
The in-charge enters the form into the Ladli Behna portal or app, and a printed receipt is given to you.
The whole process is free. Nobody should ask you for money.
How do you check the payment, and what if it is stuck?
Check your bank account balance, passbook or transaction statement for the latest credit.
You can also confirm your application and payment status on the official portal.
A payment announcement does not mean every account gets the money on the same day. Please wait a little before worrying.
If the amount is still not visible, check that your bank account is Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled, and that e-KYC is complete.
Helpline, fraud warnings and important tips
For help, visit the official website cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in or contact your gram panchayat or ward office.
Never pay any agent or person to register you or to speed up approval. Registration is free.
Do not share your Aadhaar, OTP or bank details with anyone who calls you claiming to be from the scheme.
Keep your receipt safe, because you may need the application number later.
Frequently asked questions
Can a married woman apply?
Yes. A married woman can apply if she meets the rules. The husband's income is counted in the family income.
Can a salaried woman apply?
Yes, if her job is in the private sector and the total family income is below Rs 2.5 lakh a year. Government employees cannot apply.
Is there a joint bank account option?
No. The bank account must be the woman's own, and joint accounts are not valid for this scheme.
How much is paid every month now?
The current amount is Rs 1,500 a month. Please confirm the latest figure on the official website.
Is there any fee to apply?
No. The entire application process is free of cost.
Official links
This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.
