Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will transfer more than ₹1,831.77 crore into the bank accounts of 1,24,81,550 eligible women beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana on Friday, November 13. The 42nd instalment of the scheme will be released from Pichhore in Shivpuri district.
Alongside the financial transfer, the Chief Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth more than ₹221 crore in the district, marking another major announcement for women beneficiaries across the state.
42nd Instalment: Women to Receive ₹1,500
Under the Ladli Behna Yojana, eligible women currently receive ₹1,500 every month as direct financial assistance. Launched in June 2023, the scheme initially provided ₹1,000 per month, which was increased to ₹1,250 in October 2023.
The monthly assistance was subsequently raised by another ₹250 in November 2025, taking the total amount to ₹1,500. The amount is directly transferred into beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Who Is Eligible for the Scheme?
The scheme covers permanent female residents of Madhya Pradesh who are married and aged between 21 and 60 years. Widowed, divorced and abandoned women are also eligible, subject to the scheme's prescribed conditions.
Eligible women receiving social security pensions can also receive financial assistance under applicable provisions.
Over ₹69,000 Crore Distributed Since 2023
Since the scheme's launch in June 2023, the Madhya Pradesh government has consistently transferred monthly financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries. By October 2026, a total of ₹67,230.96 crore had been distributed through 41 instalments.
With the release of the 42nd instalment in November, the cumulative financial assistance is expected to cross ₹69,050 crore. Additionally, beneficiaries received special financial assistance of ₹250 on four occasions in August 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Government Allocates ₹23,882 Crore for 2026-27
Demonstrating its continued commitment to the scheme, the Madhya Pradesh government has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore for the financial year 2026-27.
By October 2026, approximately ₹13,134.97 crore had already been disbursed during the current financial year. Following the November instalment, the total assistance distributed in 2026-27 is expected to reach approximately ₹14,954.27 crore.
The upcoming instalment is expected to bring financial relief to more than 1.24 crore women across Madhya Pradesh.