Ladli Behna Yojana 2026 — ₹1,250/Month for MP Women, Status & Apply
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (MP) 2026: Eligible women aged 21–60 receive ₹1,250 per month via DBT. Eligibility, documents, status check on cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in and rejection fixes.
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Quick summary. Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (CMLBY) is the Madhya Pradesh state government’s flagship women’s-empowerment scheme. Eligible women receive ₹1,250 per month (₹15,000 per year) via DBT to their Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Eligibility: women aged 21–60, married / divorced / widowed, MP domicile, family income under ₹2.5 lakh. Apply mode: Through your Anganwadi Kendra / Panchayat / Ward Office (online self-applications are not accepted). Status check: cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.
The scheme was launched on 5 March 2023 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The first installment (₹1,000/month) was credited on 10 June 2023; the amount was raised to ₹1,250/month from October 2023 and the government has signaled a phased roll-up to ₹3,000/month by 2028. As of April 2026, 1.29 crore women receive the monthly transfer, with a total annual outlay of around ₹19,000 crore — making it the second-largest direct-cash transfer scheme in India by beneficiary count.
The transfer is unconditional — recipients can spend the amount on anything they choose. The scheme is purely state-funded (no central component) and is operated by the Department of Women & Child Development.
Scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (CMLBY) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Department | Women & Child Development |
| Benefit | ₹1,250 per month (₹15,000 per year) — DBT to bank account |
| Credit date | 1st–10th of every month |
| Eligibility | MP domicile women aged 21–60, family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh |
| Apply mode | Offline at Anganwadi / Panchayat Camp |
| Status check | cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in |
| Helpline | 0755-2700800 |
Who is eligible?
Educational Qualification
Not applicable
Age Limit (As on 1 January of application year)
21 to 60 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen + Madhya Pradesh domicile
- Must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh (with MP domicile / ration card / Samagra ID)
- Married / divorced / widowed / abandoned woman — unmarried women are not currently eligible (a separate cohort may be added later)
- Family annual income (combined) must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh
- Family must NOT pay income tax (i.e., no member is an income-tax assessee)
- Family must NOT own ≥ 5 acres of irrigated land
- No member of the family should be a permanent / regular government employee / pensioner (anganwadi workers, ASHAs, etc. who are honorarium-based are exempt and remain eligible)
- No 4-wheeler in the family (tractor is exempt)
Practical filter. The scheme is targeted at women from BPL / lower-middle-class households. If your family pays income tax or owns a car, you don’t qualify. Most rural and small-town women in MP do qualify.
Benefit details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly amount | ₹1,250 |
| Annual amount | ₹15,000 |
| Mode | DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account in the woman’s own name (NOT the husband’s account) |
| Crediting date | Typically by the 10th of every month — Chief Minister himself transfers in a public event the first day of each month |
| Tenure | As long as eligibility is maintained (annual re-verification) |
| Future increase | State government has announced a phased increase to ₹3,000/month |
Documents required
While filling online form
- Aadhaar card (must be linked to active mobile)
- Samagra ID (Madhya Pradesh family ID — both family ID and member ID are required)
- Ration card / MP domicile certificate
- Bank passbook (account in the woman's own name, Aadhaar-seeded)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Marriage certificate (if married) OR divorce / death of spouse certificate (if divorced / widowed)
How to apply
The Government of MP has chosen camp-based offline registration rather than online self-application — this ensures every eligible woman is helped through the form and the family-income / Samagra-ID checks happen on the spot.
Step 1 — Visit your Anganwadi / Panchayat / Ward camp
The Department of Women & Child Development runs registration camps in every Anganwadi (rural) and Ward office (urban). Camps are held in monthly cycles (1st to 25th of each month) — fresh applications are accepted continuously.
Step 2 — Bring documents + samagra ID
Carry the originals listed above. The Anganwadi worker / camp staff verify Aadhaar with biometric, fetch your Samagra family ID record on the spot, and confirm the income & landholding filters from the state database.
Step 3 — Photograph + biometric
The staff click your photograph at the camp, capture biometric, and assign you a registration number. You receive a printed acknowledgement slip.
Step 4 — Sanction & first credit
Sanction takes 30–45 days. The first credit usually lands by the 10th of the next-but-one month after sanction. The first installment may include arrears from the date of registration if processing was delayed.
⏰ Last Date: Open (rolling enrolments through monthly camps)
Status / portal — cmladlibahna.mp.gov.inClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Online self-apply does not exist. Beware of fake websites that ask for fees or personal details promising self-registration — the only legitimate path is the Anganwadi / Ward camp.
How to check status
- Open cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in → आवेदन एवं भुगतान की स्थिति (Application & Payment Status).
- Enter your Samagra Member ID + captcha → submit.
- The page shows: registration status (approved / under verification / rejected), monthly credit history with date and amount, bank account last 4 digits, and any pending action.
For a quick check, dial 0755-2700800 and provide your Samagra ID — the helpline confirms last credit date and amount.
Common rejection reasons & fixes
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Samagra ID not linked to Aadhaar | Visit the Panchayat/Ward office — get Samagra-Aadhaar e-KYC done |
| Bank account not in own name | Open a new account in the woman’s own name; update at the Anganwadi camp |
| Account not Aadhaar-seeded | Visit bank branch with Aadhaar — request seeding; payments retry next cycle |
| Family income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh in records | Check the Samagra income field — if outdated, update at Tehsil with current income certificate |
| 4-wheeler in family | Sell or transfer the vehicle — not eligible while owned |
| Marriage not in records | Submit marriage certificate at the Anganwadi to update Samagra |
Frequently asked questions
1. Can unmarried women apply?
2. Is the ₹1,250 going to increase?
3. When will the money reach my account?
4. Do I need to apply online?
5. How do I check why my installment didn't come this month?
6. Can I receive both Ladli Behna and the Old Age Pension?
7. What if my husband is a government employee?
8. Will I keep getting the money if my husband passes away?
Latest updates
The MP government, in its 2026–27 budget, announced an annual indexation for Ladli Behna — the amount will rise by approximately ₹250 each year until it reaches ₹3,000/month by 2028. From October 2025, biometric-based annual re-KYC is mandatory at Anganwadis to prevent ghost beneficiaries; women who skip re-KYC for two consecutive months see their credits paused. The 2026 outlay for the scheme stands at approximately ₹19,000 crore — about 8% of the state’s total budget.
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher and is not affiliated with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Always verify the latest amount, eligibility filters and registration camp dates on cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.
