🗓️Last Updated: June 2026

Ladli Behna Yojana 2026: ₹1,250/Month for Women in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana provides ₹1,250 per month (₹15,000/year) directly to the bank accounts of eligible married women, including widows and divorced women, from lower-income families in MP. Learn about eligibility, required Samagra ID, registration process, and benefit status check.

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🔗cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in — Official Portal →

📋 Overview

Ladli Behna Yojana was launched on 5 March 2023 by then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides ₹1,250 per month (₹15,000 per year) directly to the bank accounts of eligible women, empowering them financially for household expenses, health, and children's education. 1.29 crore women have been enrolled in the scheme across Madhya Pradesh. The benefit is transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on the 10th of every month to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary. Key features: - Monthly benefit: ₹1,250 (revised June 2023 from the original ₹1,000) - Annual total: ₹15,000 per woman - Payment date: 10th of every month - Gateway: Samagra ID (MP's family identity system) is mandatory — without Samagra ID, registration is not possible - Camp-based registration: Registration is done at government-organised camps at ward/gram panchayat level, not at government offices - E-KYC: Aadhaar-based biometric/OTP authentication done at the camp Registration drives are conducted by the MP government periodically. If you missed a registration camp, check cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in for next camp schedule in your area.

✅ Eligibility

  • ✓Married woman, including widows, divorced women, and abandoned women, residing in Madhya Pradesh
  • ✓Age: 21 to 60 years as on 1 January of the application year
  • ✓Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (total family income including all sources)
  • ✓Family's agricultural land ≤ 5 acres (families with more than 5 acres of agriculture land are excluded)
  • ✓No family member (husband, parents, or self) should be a government employee (permanent/contractual/daily wage in state or central government)
  • ✓No family member should be an income tax payer in the previous financial year
  • ✓No family member should be receiving ₹1,500 or more per month from any similar state government scheme
  • ✓Family must not own a four-wheeler vehicle (car/jeep/tractor) — ownership of such vehicles disqualifies the family
  • ✓MP resident — domicile in Madhya Pradesh is mandatory (voter ID or domicile certificate as proof)

📁 Documents Required

▸Aadhaar card of the woman applicant (for biometric/OTP eKYC at registration camp)
▸Samagra ID — Member ID (9-digit) of the woman AND Family ID (8-digit) of her family (MANDATORY — scheme cannot proceed without this)
▸Bank account passbook (in the woman's name, or joint account — must be Aadhaar-linked)
▸MP domicile/residence proof — voter ID with MP address, or ration card with MP address
▸Marriage certificate or marriage registration document (for proving marital status)
▸For widows: death certificate of husband
▸For divorced women: divorce decree from court
▸Passport-size photograph (2 copies — for registration camp records)

💰Fees & Processing Time

Fee
FREE — No registration fee, no application charge.
Processing Time
Registration is done at government camps — completed on the same day. After registration, the district authority verifies and approves within 15–30 days. Benefit starts from the next month after approval — credited on the 10th of the month. If registered in a camp but benefit not started after 60 days, raise grievance at cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

  1. 1Visit cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in to check the current registration status and upcoming camp schedule
  2. 2If registration is open, click 'Application / Aavedhan' to start online
  3. 3Enter your Samagra Member ID (9-digit) and Samagra Family ID (8-digit)
  4. 4Verify with OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile number
  5. 5Fill in personal and family details as pre-populated from Samagra database — verify and correct if needed
  6. 6Enter bank account details: account number, IFSC code (must match Aadhaar-linked account)
  7. 7Complete Aadhaar-based OTP eKYC
  8. 8Submit the application and note the registration number
  9. 9Check application status at cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in → 'Beneficiary Status' using Samagra ID

🏢 How to Apply Offline

  1. 1Locate the registration camp in your ward/gram panchayat — schedule announced by local panchayat office or cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in
  2. 2Carry original Aadhaar card, Samagra ID card (Family + Member ID), bank passbook, and photographs
  3. 3Camp officials use a tablet/computer to enter your Samagra ID and pull data
  4. 4Your photo is taken at the camp for verification
  5. 5Biometric/OTP authentication done with Aadhaar on the spot
  6. 6You receive a registration acknowledgement slip — keep it for tracking
  7. 7If Samagra ID is not linked to Aadhaar, get it done first at the Samagra portal (samagra.gov.in) or at your local panchayat office

⚠️Common Problems & Solutions

✗Don't have a Samagra ID — cannot register for Ladli Behna
→Samagra ID is mandatory. Visit your local Gram Panchayat/Ward office or go to samagra.gov.in to create a Samagra ID. The process involves entering family member details and Aadhaar. A new Samagra ID is generated within 24–72 hours. If Aadhaar is already linked to another family's Samagra, get it corrected first at the panchayat office.
✗Bank account not in woman's name — can husband's account be used?
→The scheme requires the bank account to be in the woman's name (individual or joint with her as primary holder). A husband-only account does not qualify. The woman must open a bank account in her own name — Jan Dhan account at any bank is free and can be opened with just Aadhaar. Link it to Aadhaar (NPCI mapping) before registration.
✗Application submitted at camp but benefit not received after 3 months
→Check your status at cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in → 'Beneficiary Status' using your Samagra Member ID. If status shows 'Verified' but payment not made, the issue may be with bank account Aadhaar linking (NPCI mapping). Visit your bank branch to check NPCI mapping. If status shows 'Pending Verification', visit the local panchayat or district women and child development (WCD) office.
✗Family income or land details are incorrect in Samagra database
→Samagra data discrepancies must be corrected at the Gram Panchayat / Ward Office. Visit them with income certificate and land records. They update the Samagra family records online. After correction, the Ladli Behna eligibility re-check runs automatically. This process can take 2–4 weeks.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is Ladli Behna Yojana applicable only in Madhya Pradesh?

Yes. Ladli Behna Yojana as described here (₹1,250/month) is a Madhya Pradesh state government scheme. Other states have similar schemes — Maharashtra has Ladki Bahin Yojana, Jharkhand has its own scheme. These are different schemes with different eligibility criteria and amounts. Check our scheme pages for each state's specific scheme.

Q.Can an unmarried woman aged 23 apply?

No. The scheme is for married women (including widows and divorced). Unmarried women are not eligible under the current scheme criteria, regardless of age.

Q.How do I check my Ladli Behna payment status?

Visit cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in → 'Beneficiary Status'. Enter your Samagra Member ID. The portal shows your registration status, verification status, and payment history for each month. You also receive an SMS on your registered mobile when payment is credited.

Q.My name is not in the beneficiary list even after camp registration — what to do?

First, verify your registration status at the portal. If rejected, the reason is shown — common reasons are Samagra data mismatch, Aadhaar not linked to bank account, or income/land threshold exceeded as per Samagra records. Get the data corrected and apply for re-verification at the district WCD office.

Q.Will the ₹1,250 amount be increased further?

The MP government has stated intent to increase the amount to ₹3,000/month over time. As of June 2026, the amount is ₹1,250/month. Check cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in for the latest official notification on any revision.

📞Helpline & Support

  • ▸MP CM Helpline: 181
  • ▸Ladli Behna Yojana Helpline: 0755-2700800
  • ▸Official Portal: cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in
  • ▸Samagra Portal: samagra.gov.in (for Samagra ID issues)
  • ▸Grievance: pgportal.gov.in or MP Samadhan portal
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