Ladli Behna Yojana 42nd instalment: MP transfers ₹1,831 crore to 1.24 crore women on Nov 13
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh will credit ₹1,500 each to over 1.24 crore women on 13 November — the 42nd instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana — pushing the scheme's total payout since June 2023 past ₹69,000 crore. With an annual budget of nearly ₹24,000 crore and three successive payout increases, this is one of India's largest state-run direct benefit transfer programmes by absolute value.
Key Takeaways
MP CM Mohan Yadav will transfer ₹1,831.77 crore as the 42nd instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana on 13 November 2026 .
1,24,81,550 women will each receive ₹1,500 directly in their bank accounts.
Cumulative disbursement since the scheme's June 2023 launch will reach approximately ₹69,050.28 crore after this transfer.
Monthly payout has risen from ₹1,000 at launch to ₹1,500 as of November 2025 — a 50% increase.
The state has budgeted ₹23,882.81 crore for the scheme in 2026-27 .
Development projects worth over ₹221 crore will also be inaugurated in Shivpuri at the same event.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will on 13 November 2026 transfer ₹1,831.77 crore as the 42nd instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana, directly crediting ₹1,500 each into the bank accounts of 1,24,81,550 eligible women across the state. The disbursement will be initiated from Pichhore in Shivpuri district, pushing the scheme's cumulative payout since its June 2023 launch to approximately ₹69,050.28 crore.
Key Developments
The Chief Minister's Office confirmed on Thursday that Yadav will also inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹221 crore in Shivpuri during the same programme. The twin announcements — welfare transfer and infrastructure groundbreaking — are part of a consolidated public event in the district.
How the Monthly Amount Has Grown
When the scheme was launched in June 2023, beneficiaries received ₹1,000 per month. The amount was raised to ₹1,250 in October 2023 and further stepped up to ₹1,500 from November 2025 — a 50% increase over the original payout in just over two years. Additionally, the government has provided a special one-time assistance of ₹250 to eligible women on four separate occasions — in August 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 — over and above the regular monthly payments.
Who Is Covered
The scheme covers married women aged between 21 and 60 years who are residents of Madhya Pradesh. Widows, divorced, and deserted women are also eligible under the scheme's provisions, broadening its reach beyond currently married beneficiaries.
Scale of Expenditure
Ladli Behna Yojana has become a major recurring fiscal commitment for the state. The Madhya Pradesh government has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore for the scheme in the 2026-27 financial year alone. Through 41 instalments up to October 2026, the total disbursed stood at ₹67,230.96 crore; Friday's transfer will add roughly ₹1,831 crore to that figure. The scale of the outlay makes it one of the largest state-run direct benefit transfer programmes in India by absolute value.
What Comes Next
With monthly payouts now fixed at ₹1,500 and beneficiary count exceeding 1.24 crore, the scheme is on track to disburse over ₹22,000 crore annually at current rates, well within the budgeted allocation. Whether the government will announce a further increase — as has happened twice before — remains a question that political observers in the state are closely watching ahead of future electoral cycles.
Point of View
With cumulative payouts now crossing ₹69,000 crore in roughly three years. Two successive payout hikes — timed around electoral seasons — raise a legitimate question about fiscal sustainability, particularly as Madhya Pradesh carries a significant debt burden. The ₹23,882 crore annual budget line is not trivial for a state of its fiscal profile. What is missing from the official narrative is a credible impact assessment: whether the monthly cash has translated into measurable improvements in female labour participation, nutrition, or financial independence — the original stated goals — or whether it has remained primarily a political retention instrument.
NationPress
12 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ladli Behna Yojana 42nd instalment?
The 42nd instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana is a monthly cash transfer of ₹1,500 to each of the 1,24,81,550 eligible women in Madhya Pradesh, totalling ₹1,831.77 crore. It will be disbursed on 13 November 2026 by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav from Pichhore in Shivpuri district.
Who is eligible for the Ladli Behna Yojana?
The scheme covers married women aged between 21 and 60 years who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh. Widows, divorced women, and deserted women are also eligible under its provisions.
How much has the Madhya Pradesh government paid out under Ladli Behna Yojana so far?
Through 41 instalments up to October 2026, the state had transferred ₹67,230.96 crore. After the 42nd instalment on 13 November 2026, the cumulative total will rise to approximately ₹69,050.28 crore since the scheme's launch in June 2023.
Has the monthly amount under Ladli Behna Yojana been increased?
Yes, the monthly payout has been increased twice. It started at ₹1,000 at launch in June 2023, rose to ₹1,250 in October 2023, and was further raised to ₹1,500 from November 2025 — a 50% increase from the original amount.
How much has Madhya Pradesh budgeted for Ladli Behna Yojana in 2026-27?
The Madhya Pradesh government has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore for the Ladli Behna Yojana in the 2026-27 financial year, making it one of the state's largest single welfare expenditure heads.
