Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (Ladli Behna)

Benefits in detail

• ₹1,500 every month (raised from ₹1,250 in late 2025).
• Paid by DBT into the woman's own Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• The state sometimes adds a one-time extra amount on festivals (for example Raksha Bandhan).

Who can apply

• Woman who is a resident (local) of Madhya Pradesh.
• Married, widowed, divorced or abandoned.
• Age 21 to 60.
• Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year.

Who is not eligible

• Families where anyone pays income tax.
• Families with a government employee or government pensioner.
• Families owning more than 5 acres of farmland together.
• Families with a four-wheeler (tractor is allowed).
• Families of current or former MPs and MLAs.

Documents needed

• Samagra family ID and member ID, with e-KYC done
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account in her own name, linked with Aadhaar and DBT-enabled
• Mobile number

How to apply, step by step

1. New names are added only when the government opens a registration round, through camps at gram panchayat and ward level. There is no online form you fill yourself.
2. When a round is announced, go to the camp with your Samagra ID and Aadhaar; the operator fills the form and takes your photo and e-KYC.
3. Check your application and payment status on cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.