The 42nd instalment was released by the Madhya Pradesh government, with over ₹1,831 crore transferred to more than 1.24 crore beneficiaries. The announcement was made at Pichhore in Shivpuri district.Hindustan
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana: quick facts
- Latest instalment
- 42nd instalment: over ₹1,831 crore to more than 1.24 crore beneficiaries
- Age limit
- Aged 21 years or more and below 60 years, as on 1 January of the application calendar year
- Income limit
- Self-declared annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh (above this, not eligible)
Key facts
| Latest instalment | 42nd instalment: over ₹1,831 crore to more than 1.24 crore beneficiariesHindustan |
|---|---|
| Age limit | Aged 21 years or more and below 60 years, as on 1 January of the application calendar yearcmladlibahna.mp.gov.in |
| Income limit | Self-declared annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh (above this, not eligible)cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in |
| Self-help group support | Over ₹200 crore as cash credit limit to more than 5.5 lakh self-help groups under the MP State Rural Livelihoods MissionHindustan |
Key features and how it works
- Along with the cash transfer, the state provides cash credit limit support to self-help groups under the MP State Rural Livelihoods Mission.Hindustan
Eligibility and rules
- Must be aged 21 years or more, and below 60, as on 1 January of the calendar year of application.cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in
- Excluded if the self-declared annual family income is above ₹2.5 lakh.cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in
Static GK
- Self-help groups working under the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission received over ₹200 crore as cash credit limit assistance alongside the instalment.Hindustan
- Madhya Pradesh was formed in 1956 by reorganising earlier states. After independence, the Central Provinces and Berar was renamed Madhya Pradesh, with Nagpur as its capital.Wikipedia
Achievements
- The scheme has reached more than 1.24 crore beneficiaries in the 42nd instalment, which shows a large direct transfer reach.Hindustan
- The DBT route pays money into the woman's own account, which supports her financial inclusion and control over the money.
Challenges
- The e-KYC and Aadhaar-linking requirement can exclude women who lack a linked, DBT-enabled account or who cannot complete biometric verification.
- Large monthly transfers to a very large beneficiary base put continuous pressure on state finances, which the state must balance against other development spending.
Way forward
- Regular outcome monitoring of the scheme, such as the share of women who gain bank credit, skills or self-employment, rather than only the number of transfers.
- Handholding for women so they can convert the monthly support into income-earning activity, through self-help groups and livelihood missions.
Timeline
14 November 2026
42nd instalment released with over ₹1,831 crore to more than 1.24 crore beneficiaries, alongside ₹200 crore cash credit support to self-help groups.
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The 42nd instalment was released at Pichhore, Shivpuri district, with over ₹1,831 crore transferred to more than 1.24 crore beneficiaries.Hindustan
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age and income limit for the scheme?
The applicant must be 21 or more and below 60 as on 1 January of the application year, and the self-declared annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in
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