Ladli Behna Yojana: In rural areas, where 57.7% of men participate, only 23.3% of women are involved in the labor force. Similarly, in urban areas, while 55.9% of men are participants, only 13.6% of women contribute to the labor force. This clear disparity indicates that women’s participation in the workforce is lower than men, impacting their economic self-reliance.
| Scheme | Ladli Behna Yojana (लाडली बहना योजना) |
| Type | MP Govt Schemes for Womens |
| State | Madhya Pradesh (MP) |
| Applicable | Madhya Pradesh (MP) Residents |
| Benefits | ₹1,250 Per month |
Considering this scenario, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh announced the “Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana” on January 28, 2023, aiming to strengthen the economic independence of women and improve the health and nutrition levels of women and children dependent on them. Under this scheme, women will receive ₹1250 per month, marking a significant step towards their health, nutrition, and economic empowerment.
The implementation of this scheme will not only lead to improvements in the health and nutrition of women and dependent children but will also empower women economically. With financial assistance, women can not only utilize local resources for self-employment and livelihood development but also play an effective role in making decisions at the family level.
Benefits of Ladli Behna Scheme
- Each eligible woman will receive a monthly payment of ₹1250 during her eligibility period, deposited into her self-linked DBT bank account through the application.
- If a woman below the age of 60, covered under the Social Security Pension Scheme, receives an amount less than ₹1250 per month, she will be provided a top-up to ensure a total monthly payment of ₹1250.
Objective of Ladli Behna Yojana 2024
- Sustain continuous improvement in the health and nutrition levels of women and their dependent children to promote women’s economic self-reliance.
- Empowering women economically.
- Encouraging the effective role of women in making decisions at the family level.
Ladli Behna Yojana Documents List
Below is the list of Ladli Yojana Documents Required in order to apply for the scheme.
| Aadhaar Number | Family ID or Member ID issued by Samagra Portal |
| Mobile Number Registered at Samagra Portal |
Eligibility Criteria for Ladli Behna Yojana Scheme
| Resident of Madhya Pradesh | Married, including widows, divorced, and abandoned women |
| The applicant must have completed 21 years as of January 1 in the calendar year of application and be below 60 years of age |
Who are Not Eligible for CM Ladli Behna Yojana
| Whose self/family’s combined annual income is more than 2.5 lakhs | Whose self/family has any member paying income tax |
| Whose self/family has any member employed as a regular/permanent/contractual employee in a government department/agency/institution or receiving a pension after retirement |
Ladli Behna Yojana Online Apply
Applicants can fill out the online application through the ladli behna portal /mobile app. The process is as follows:
For online application, applicants must first fill out the Ladli Behna Yojana Form 2024 available at camps/village panchayat/ward offices/anganwadi centers.
Ladli Behna Yojana Form can also be downloaded from below:
The filled Ladli Behna Yojana form data entry will be done online by the designated camp/ward/village panchayat/ward office in-charge, and a printed receipt will be given for each successful application. This receipt will also be sent to the applicant via SMS/WhatsApp. Anganwadi workers will assist in this process.
The entire Ladli Behena application process is free of cost.
The applicant woman must be present in person at the specified locations for a live photo to be taken and e-KYC to be conducted. For this, the woman needs to bring the following documents:
- Family’s comprehensive ID documents
- Applicant’s comprehensive ID documents
- Applicant’s Aadhar card
Publication of the final list: After the deadline for application receipt, the final list of applicants will be displayed on the portal/app, and a printout will also be made available on the gram panchayat/ward information portal.
Receipt of complaints: Complaints regarding the displayed final list can be received through the portal/app within 15 days. Additionally, grievances can be submitted to the Panchayat Secretary/ward in-charge in writing or through the CM helpline 181. The received complaints will be recorded on the portal/app by the Panchayat Secretary/ward in-charge. Offline grievances will be uploaded online after initial processing in the complaint registry.