BHOPAL, India — Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will transfer the Ladli Behna Yojana 39th instalment to the bank accounts of more than 1.25 crore eligible women on Wednesday, August 19. The state government will disburse more than Rs 2,148 crore under the regular monthly assistance and special Raksha Bandhan payment.
- More than 1.25 crore women will receive the 39th instalment.
- Each eligible beneficiary will get Rs 1,750 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- The regular monthly assistance is Rs 1,500, while Rs 250 is being provided as special Raksha Bandhan assistance.
- More than Rs 2,148 crore will be transferred during the state-level programme in Maihar.
Ladli Behna Yojana 39th instalment payment details
Under the 39th instalment, each eligible beneficiary will receive the regular monthly assistance of Rs 1,500. This component alone involves a total disbursement of more than Rs 1,835.46 crore.
The state government will additionally provide Rs 250 to each beneficiary as special assistance for Raksha Bandhan. The additional payment is expected to involve more than Rs 312.83 crore.
Combined, the regular instalment and the special assistance will take the amount transferred to each eligible woman to Rs 1,750. The money will be credited directly to DBT-enabled bank accounts.
Mohan Yadav to transfer funds from Maihar
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will make the transfer at a state-level programme in Maihar on Wednesday. The event will also include the inauguration and Bhoomi Poojan of various development works in Maihar district.
According to the official release cited by ANI, these development projects have a combined value of Rs 256 crore, adding a separate development component to the programme.
Government’s cumulative Ladli Behna expenditure
The Madhya Pradesh government said it has transferred a total of Rs 63,248 crore to beneficiary women through 39 instalments since the Ladli Behna Yojana was launched in June 2023.
For the ongoing financial year 2026-27, the state has made a budgetary provision of Rs 23,882.81 crore for the scheme. The allocation is intended to support its continued implementation during the financial year.
Cabinet approves five-year continuation of scheme
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday also approved Rs 1,14,365 crore for the continued implementation of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The approval provides for the continuation of the scheme over the specified five-year period. Under the existing arrangement described in the official release, beneficiaries receive Rs 1,500 every month through their DBT-enabled bank accounts.
Why Madhya Pradesh runs Ladli Behna Yojana
The scheme was launched with the stated objectives of promoting women’s economic empowerment, improving their health and nutritional status and strengthening their role in household decision-making.
The latest payment combines the regular monthly support with the special Raksha Bandhan assistance. For eligible beneficiaries, the two components will be transferred together, taking the immediate payment to Rs 1,750.
What happens next for beneficiaries
The 39th instalment transfer is scheduled for August 19. Eligible women covered under the scheme are expected to receive the amount directly in their DBT-enabled bank accounts as part of the scheduled transfer.
The latest announcement also comes alongside the Cabinet’s approval for continued implementation through 2030-31, while the state has separately earmarked Rs 23,882.81 crore for the scheme in the 2026-27 financial year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will Ladli Behna beneficiaries receive in the 39th instalment?
Each eligible beneficiary will receive Rs 1,500 as the regular monthly assistance and an additional Rs 250 as special Raksha Bandhan assistance, taking the total payment to Rs 1,750.
When was the Ladli Behna Yojana launched?
The Madhya Pradesh government launched the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana in June 2023 with objectives including women’s economic empowerment, better health and nutrition, and a stronger role for women in household decision-making.
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