Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 2,148 crore to the bank accounts of over 1.25 crore eligible women--beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Scheme-- from an event in Maihar on Wednesday. This time, the CM transferred a total of Rs 1,750 to each beneficiary's account, including the regular Rs 1,500 as the 39th instalment of the Chief Minister's Ladli Behna Yojana, plus an additional Rs 250 as a gift for the special occasion of Rakshabandhan. 

Earlier, the Ladli Behna and Ladli Laxmi schemes will continue to receive government assistance as the state cabinet approved schemes for the next five years. The BJP government led by Yadav will spend Rs 1,14,365 crore on the Ladli Behna scheme and Rs 16,326 crore on the Ladli Laxmi scheme.

39th Ladli Behna Scheme Credited Today With Bonus

The 39th Installment of the Ladli Behna Yojana, along with a Rs 250 Rakshabandhan bonus credited to eligible women's accounts via direct benefit transfer (DBT). Women and Child Development Department official stated earlier that Rs 1,835.46 crore was transferred as the 39th instalment of the Chief Minister's Ladli Behna Yojana–Rs 1,500 each. An additional Rs 312.83 crore was given for the special occasion of Rakshabandhan–Rs 250 each.

The Rs 250 bonus amount was coupled to the monthly Rs 1,500 instalment, resulting in a total of Rs 1,750 reaching the Ladli Bahinas' accounts on August 19th.

More than Rs 63,000 Crore Released So Far

Under the scheme, assistance of Rs 63,248 crore has been transferred to the accounts of beneficiary women from June 2023 to August 2026. 

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ASHA Workers’ Incentive To Continue

Disclosing the cabinet decisions, Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh said, "Existing schemes of the Public Health and Medical Education Department have also been approved for continuation for the next five years. These include plans to build new sub-health centres, hospitals, and dispensaries."

Additionally, Eligible women receiving benefits under the Ujjwala scheme will also receive an additional Rs 250, as per the cabinet decision.