Madhya Pradesh’s Ladli Behna Yojana currently provides ₹1,250 per month to over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries. But many still remain confused over one key question — can married women, salaried women and government employees apply for the scheme? Here’s a clear look at who is eligible, who is excluded, and the rules applicants must meet.
What is Ladli Behna Scheme?
The Ladli Behna Scheme was launched in June 2023 to promote economic empowerment, self-reliance and dignity among women in Madhya Pradesh. Since its inception, 35 installments have already been transferred till April 2026.
Initially, eligible women received ₹1,000 per month under the scheme. The amount was later increased to ₹1,250 in October 2023 and further raised to ₹1,500 per month from November 2025. Under social security pension schemes, women receiving lower amounts are also being provided additional support through this scheme to ensure the total eligible assistance.
Can government employees apply for Ladli Behna?
No, government employees are strictly ineligible to apply for the Ladli Behna Yojana. The scheme is designed exclusively for economically weaker, non-tax-paying families.
Can salaried woman apply for Ladli Behna?
Salaried women can apply for the Ladli Behna Yojana if their job is strictly private and their total family income remains below ₹2.5 lakhs per year. However, you are not eligible if you or any family member are regular, permanent, or contractual government employees, or if anyone in your family pays income tax.
Can married woman apply for Ladli Behna?
Yes. a married woman apply for Ladli Behna scheme if she meets required criteria; in such cases husband income will be counted.
Who is eligible?
- MP domicile, woman aged 21-60
- Family income < ₹2.5 lakh/year
- No 4-wheeler in family
- Family land < 5 acres
- Aadhaar + bank account
What you get?
₹1,250/month (raised from initial ₹1,000). Direct to woman’s bank account. ~1.3 crore beneficiaries.
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Apply at Aanchal Mandi camps OR cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in — State runs periodic enrolment camps.
- Submit Aadhaar + ration card + bank passbook — Self-declaration of income + land.
- Block office verifies — 30 days.
- Monthly DBT begins — ₹1,250 credited 7th-15th of month.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- MP ration card
- Bank passbook
- Self-declaration
Timeline
First credit: 60-90 days from approval.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on May 15 transferred ₹1,835 crore into the bank accounts of beneficiaries of the ‘Ladli Behna’ financial assistance scheme for women in the state. This is the 36th instalment made under the scheme during a programme held at Mungwani in Narsinghpur district.
Yadav transferred the money into the bank accounts of 1,25,22,542 beneficiaries of the ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme in the state with a single click.
According to an official release, from June 2023 to April 2026, a total of ₹55,926.51 crore has been deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through DBT.
As per the data, the state government spent ₹14,726.05 crore in the financial year 2023-24, ₹19,051.39 crore in 2024-25, and ₹20,318.53 crore in 2025-26 on the Ladli Behna Scheme. For the financial year 2026-27, a budget provision of ₹23,882.81 crore has been made for the Scheme.
