🔥 Trending Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana: Latest Updates and Eligibility

The Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana is a welfare scheme launched by the Madhya Pradesh government in India, specifically designed to provide financial assistance to women from low-income families. The scheme aims to empower women economically, enhance their decision-making capabilities, and improve the health and nutritional status of their families ²³⁸.

How the Scheme Works

Under the Ladli Behna Yojana, eligible women receive a monthly financial transfer directly into their bank accounts. Initially, the monthly assistance amount was ₹1,000 to ₹1,250 ³⁸⁹. However, this amount has been increased to ₹1,500 per month ²⁴¹⁰. The scheme was initiated on March 5, 2023 ⁹.

The Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has been instrumental in expanding the scheme, ensuring that a significant number of women benefit from it. As of March 13, 2026, over 1.25 crore women are beneficiaries of this scheme ¹⁴.

Latest Updates and Installments (as of August 2026)

The scheme has seen several updates regarding the installment amounts and payment schedules:

• Increased Installment Amount: The monthly assistance has been officially increased to ₹1,500 ²⁴. This increase was announced to take effect starting from Bhai Dooj ².
• 34th Installment: The 34th installment, amounting to ₹1,500, was transferred to beneficiaries on March 13, 2026, by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ⁴.
• 36th Installment: Reports suggest that the 36th installment, also of ₹1,500, is likely to be transferred on May 13, 2026, during a program in the Narsinghpur district ⁵.
• 37th Installment: The 37th installment is expected to be disbursed on June 10, 2026 ⁷.

These regular transfers aim to provide consistent financial support to women, fostering their economic self-reliance.

Eligibility Criteria

While the specific details for eligibility can be found on the official portal, generally, the scheme targets women in the age group of 23-60 years who belong to low-income families ⁸. The objective is to support those who need it most, helping them make better financial decisions for themselves and their families ¹.

Checking Installment Status

The government has made it convenient for beneficiaries to track their payments. Women can check their Ladli Behna Yojana installment status through the official website, cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in ¹²⁷. This portal allows beneficiaries to view payment lists and other relevant information.