Plain-English guide · Last reviewed: September 2026 · For haqdaar.in
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Item Detail Full name Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana State Madhya Pradesh Monthly benefit ₹1,500 (increased from ₹1,250 and ₹1,000 earlier) Payment method Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) For whom Married women (incl. widowed, divorced, abandoned) Official portal cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in
The Ladli Behna Yojana is Madhya Pradesh’s flagship monthly cash assistance for married women. Since July 2023, the amount has climbed from ₹1,000 to ₹1,250 and — from November 2025 — to ₹1,500 every month. This guide covers who is eligible, what documents you need, and how to check your installment status.
1. What is the Ladli Behna Yojana?
Ladli Behna gives monthly financial assistance to married women of Madhya Pradesh, paid directly into their bank accounts. It was launched in July 2023 with ₹1,000/month, raised to ₹1,250 in October 2023, and then to ₹1,500/month from November 2025 [Source: GoodReturns].
The idea: a woman should have her own steady money, not depend on the household purse. Beneficiaries commonly use the amount for daily needs, medicines, and children’s expenses. Installments are released periodically (traditionally, the amount has been released in installments linked to occasions such as Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Dooj, and other festival-linked cycles — check the current schedule).
2. Who is eligible?
According to the official scheme page (UMANG) [Source: UMANG]:
- Permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh
- Married woman — including widowed, divorced, and abandoned women
- Must have completed 21 years of age (the age range has been revised over time; confirm the current upper limit on the official portal)
- Must not be an income-tax payer and should not receive similar benefits that make her ineligible (the exact exclusion list is on the official portal)
3. What documents do you need?
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account in your own name (Aadhaar-linked for DBT)
- Marriage proof or, for widows/divorced, the relevant documents
- Address proof (MP residence / ration card or other notified proof)
- Passport-size photo
💡 Related reading: Complete document checklist for government schemes · How to update bank details for scheme payments · What to do if your application is rejected
4. How to check your installment / beneficiary status
- Go to the official portal — cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in (the MP government’s dedicated Ladli Behna page) — or the centrally mirrored scheme page on UMANG Source.
- Use the “Beneficiary status / installment status” option; enter your registered Aadhaar or mobile number.
- The screen shows whether your name is active, which installment was last paid, and whether the latest amount (₹1,500) has been credited.
- For help, use the portal’s help desk number 0755-2700800 (as listed on the official portal) for genuine queries.
5. What if your installment is delayed or missed?
- First check name details on your bank account match your Aadhaar exactly — mismatches are the most common reason for DBT failure. See: Aadhaar name mismatch: what to do.
- Update your bank details through the portal if they have changed: How to update bank details for scheme payments.
- If the issue persists, raise a complaint on the official portal or visit your local district Women and Child Development office — never pay an agent to “fix” it.
6. Scams and mistakes to avoid
- Registration and all government services are free. Anyone charging a fee to “enroll” or “release your installment” is a fraudster. See: Government scheme applications are free and How to avoid government scheme fraud.
- There are fake websites pretending to be the official Ladli Behna portal; always use the domain
cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in(government domains end in.gov.in). - Never share OTPs or card/bank PINs with anyone claiming to be from the department.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How much is the Ladli Behna amount now? ₹1,500 per month since November 2025 (raised from ₹1,250).
Q2. Are widows eligible? Yes — the scheme explicitly includes widowed, divorced, and abandoned women.
Q3. I turned 21 this year. Can I apply? The minimum age is 21 (per the official scheme page); check the current upper age limit and notification on cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in before applying.
Q4. Does the money come monthly or in installments? It is a monthly benefit, though some installments in a year may be released in batches on festival-linked dates — always check the official portal’s installment schedule.
Q5. What is the official help desk number? 0755-2700800, as listed on the MP government’s official Ladli Behna portal.
Sources & freshness note
- Official portal — cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in · UMANG — Ladli Behna scheme page · GoodReturns — amount history
Related Reading :
- Uttar Pradesh Welfare Schemes: Where Citizens Should Begin
- Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: Complete Guide — ₹1,500/month, Eligibility & How to Apply
This article is for information only. Always verify current rules and amounts on official government portals before applying.