Ladli Behna 37th instalment: MP CM Mohan Yadav to transfer ₹1,835 crore on Sunday
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna Yojana hits its 37th consecutive monthly transfer — ₹1,835 crore going to 1.27 crore women in a single day via DBT. With the monthly payout now at ₹1,500 and a promised ceiling of ₹3,000 still unscheduled, Sunday's Kesli event is as much a political statement as a welfare milestone.
Key Takeaways
MP CM Mohan Yadav will release the 37th instalment of Ladli Behna Yojana on Sunday, 15 June 2025 in Kesli, Sagar district . ₹1,835 crore will be transferred directly to more than 1.27 crore women beneficiaries via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
CM Yadav will also inaugurate or lay foundation stones for 53 development projects worth ₹190.85 crore in the Deori Assembly constituency .
The Ladli Behna monthly payout has risen from ₹1,000 at launch to ₹1,500 from October 2025 ; the BJP government has pledged a eventual target of ₹3,000 with no fixed timeline.
The scheme was launched in June 2023 by then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and has become a flagship welfare initiative of the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will on Sunday, 15 June 2025, release the 37th instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana, transferring ₹1,835 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 1.27 crore women beneficiaries across the state. The disbursement will take place at a state-level event in Kesli town of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
What Sunday's Programme Covers
Beyond the DBT transfer, Chief Minister Yadav will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for 53 development projects valued at approximately ₹190.85 crore in the Deori Assembly constituency. Of these, 28 projects worth ₹122.02 crore will receive Bhoomi Poojan — groundbreaking ceremonies — while 25 projects worth ₹68.83 crore will be formally inaugurated. The Kesli event is expected to draw large numbers of women beneficiaries, elected representatives, and residents from Sagar district and surrounding areas.
Sectors Covered by the New Projects
According to the Chief Minister's Office, the 53 projects span roads, education, healthcare, power supply, water resources, Panchayat and Rural Development, and Technical Education. The government stated that the works are aimed at strengthening basic infrastructure and improving access to public services in the Deori and Kesli development blocks.
Ladli Behna Yojana: Background and Scale
The Ladli Behna Yojana was launched in June 2023 by then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as a flagship initiative of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, aimed at bolstering the economic empowerment of women. The scheme initially provided eligible women with ₹1,000 per month, which was raised to ₹1,250 and subsequently to ₹1,500 from October 2025. It currently reaches more than 1.27 crore women statewide.
The ₹3,000 Target and What Comes Next
At the scheme's launch, Chouhan had committed to progressively raising the monthly assistance to ₹3,000. The BJP government has repeatedly reaffirmed this goal, though no specific timeline has been announced for reaching that figure. With the current monthly payout at ₹1,500, the promised ceiling remains roughly double the present amount. Notably, this is the 37th consecutive monthly transfer, underscoring the scheme's operational continuity as a central plank of the state's social welfare agenda. Whether the next phase of increases arrives before the next electoral cycle will be closely watched.
Point of View
835 crore moving in a single day to 1.27 crore women, Ladli Behna has become the BJP's most durable electoral asset in Madhya Pradesh. The unresolved question is the ₹3,000 ceiling — announced in 2023 but still unscheduled two years on. At the current pace of ₹250 increments, reaching that target could take years, and the gap between promise and delivery will eventually become a liability. The bundling of 53 infrastructure projects into the same event also signals a deliberate effort to frame welfare and development as a unified political offer ahead of future elections.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ladli Behna Yojana 37th instalment?
It is the 37th consecutive monthly cash transfer under Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna Yojana, in which ₹1,835 crore will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of more than 1.27 crore women beneficiaries on Sunday, 15 June 2025. The event is being held in Kesli town of Sagar district.
How much do Ladli Behna beneficiaries receive per month?
Beneficiaries currently receive ₹1,500 per month, following increases from the original ₹1,000 at launch and an intermediate amount of ₹1,250. The BJP government has committed to eventually raising this to ₹3,000, though no specific timeline has been set.
When was the Ladli Behna Yojana launched and by whom?
The scheme was launched in June 2023 by then Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as a BJP government initiative to enhance the economic empowerment of women. It has since grown to cover more than 1.27 crore women across the state.
What development projects will CM Mohan Yadav launch in Deori?
Chief Minister Yadav will inaugurate or lay foundation stones for 53 projects worth approximately ₹190.85 crore in the Deori Assembly constituency. These cover roads, education, healthcare, power supply, water resources, Panchayat and Rural Development, and Technical Education.
What is the ₹3,000 target for Ladli Behna?
At the scheme's launch in 2023, then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the monthly assistance would be gradually raised to ₹3,000. The BJP government has reaffirmed this commitment, but as of June 2025 no specific date or schedule for reaching that figure has been announced.
