Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to release 42nd installment of Ladli Behna Yojana on November 13

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to disburse the 42nd installment of the Ladli Behna Yojana on Friday, November 13. The funds will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of 1,24,81,550 eligible women from an event in Pichhore, located within the Shivpuri district.

Financial Transfer and Development Projects

During the program, a total amount exceeding 1,831 crore rupees will be deposited into the beneficiaries' accounts. In addition to releasing the monthly installment, Chief Minister Yadav will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development and construction projects worth over 221 crore rupees in the Shivpuri district.

Overview of the Scheme and Eligibility

Launched in June 2023 with an initial monthly assistance of 1,000 rupees, the scheme saw increments to 1,250 rupees in October 2023 and further increased to 1,500 rupees in November 2025. The program covers local married women aged between 21 and 60 years, including widows, divorced, and abandoned women. Social security pension recipients are also included under the established guidelines.

Budget and Cumulative Disbursals

With the release of this latest installment, the cumulative financial assistance distributed through the scheme will reach approximately 69,050 crore 28 lakh rupees, following 41 previous installments totaling 67,230 crore 96 lakh rupees up to October 2026. For the 2026-27 financial year, the state government has allocated a budget of 23,882 crore 81 lakh rupees for the welfare initiative.