Women beneficiaries across Madhya Pradesh received a financial boost during Navratri as the state’s Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav transferred ₹1,834 crore into the bank accounts of around 1.25 crore eligible women under the state’s Ladli Behna Yojana on October 14, 2026.
The amount represents the scheme’s 41st monthly instalment, with each beneficiary receiving ₹1,500. The transfer took place through a single-click transaction during a public programme at Guruwahi village in Umaria district, where the Chief Minister also inaugurated development projects and laid foundation stones for new works.
A still from the event
Addressing the gathering, CM Dr Yadav said the government had transferred more than ₹62,000 crore to beneficiaries since the scheme was launched. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises to the public.
₹115 Crore in LPG Subsidies for Women
Alongside the monthly assistance, the Chief Minister transferred ₹115.10 crore in subsidies to more than 23 lakh eligible beneficiaries under the Gas Cylinder Refill Scheme.
Eligible women covered by the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, as well as qualifying Ladli Behna beneficiaries outside the scheme, received assistance calculated at ₹450 for two months’ gas refills. CM Dr Yadav said the state government had provided ₹1,600 crore in gas-refill subsidies over the past three years.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the government’s spending on women’s welfare, claiming that the Congress governments had allocated only ₹350 crore to the state’s Women and Child Development Department, while his government had made a provision of ₹47,000 crore for women’s welfare.
136 Development Projects Announced in Umaria
The programme also marked the inauguration of 68 development projects worth ₹87 crore and the laying of foundation stones for another 68 projects costing ₹57 crore. Together, the 136 projects are valued at approximately ₹144 crore and cover areas including the Bandhavgarh and Manpur assembly constituencies.
MP CM Dr Yadav transferring the amount to Ladli Behena beneficiaries
CM Dr Yadav announced several additional initiatives for Umaria, including a new Sandipani school, a new building for the community health centre in Manpur, and the upgrading of the facility to a civil hospital. He also announced plans to develop Amarpur as a tehsil and promote tourism in the district.
Focus on Dairy Farming and Rural Tourism
Emphasising rural livelihoods, CM Dr Yadav said the government was encouraging dairy farming through the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana. Under the scheme, eligible applicants purchasing 25 cows can receive subsidies of up to ₹10 lakh.
The government is also promoting homestays to encourage tourism, offering grants of up to ₹3 lakh to tribal families seeking to accommodate visitors.
CM Dr Yadav added that women’s economic empowerment remained a priority. Around 65 lakh women are associated with self-help groups across the state, with 25 per cent among them reportedly qualifying as Lakhpati Didis. Women employed in employment-generating industries are also receiving an additional ₹5,000 in wage assistance.
MP CM Dr Yadav showering petals on the female beneficiaries
Welfare Measures and Future Commitments
The Chief Minister said the government had introduced air ambulance services for people in need and that eligible Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries could access free treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh. He also announced compensation of ₹25 lakh for the next of kin of anyone killed in an elephant attack.
Launched in June 2023, the Ladli Behna Yojana has completed 41 instalments. Beneficiaries have also received special payments of ₹250 on four occasions during Raksha Bandhan. For the 2026–27 financial year, the state has earmarked ₹23,882.81 crore for the scheme, underlining its continued role in Madhya Pradesh’s women-focused welfare programmes.