MP Ladli Behna Yojana 41st Instalment Released: ₹1,834 Crore Credited to 1.25 Crore Women

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav released the 41st instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana on 14 October 2026. As per news reports, the money was transferred at an event in Guruvahi village, Umaria district. 

More than ₹1,834 crore was transferred to around 1.25 crore women under the scheme. Each regular beneficiary is entitled to ₹1,500 a month. The October payment is the 41st instalment since the scheme was introduced in June 2023. 

Scheme Spending and Monthly Assistance 

The state government has set aside ₹23,882.81 crore for the scheme in the 2026-27 financial year. Total payments made since its launch have crossed ₹65,000 crore. 

When the scheme started on 10 June 2023, eligible women received ₹1,000 a month. The monthly amount was later raised to ₹1,250 and increased to ₹1,500 in November 2025. Women receiving a social security pension are paid ₹900 a month under the scheme's rules. 

Previous Instalments 

The 40th instalment was released on 13 September 2026 from Agar Malwa. The 39th instalment was paid on 19 August from Maihar, with an additional ₹250 given as a one-time Raksha Bandhan payment. This took the August payment to ₹1,750 per beneficiary. 

The 38th instalment was released on 12 July from Lahar in Bhind district. Around ₹1,835 crore was transferred to more than 1.25 crore women on that occasion.  

Instalments are generally released between the 10th and 15th of each month, although the date can change. 

How to Check the Payment Status? 

Beneficiaries can check their payment status on the official website, cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in. They must select ‘Application and Payment Status’ and enter their application number or Samagra Member ID. 

After entering the captcha and the OTP received on their registered mobile number, they can view their payment history and check whether the latest instalment has been credited. 

Steps for Delayed Payments 

The transfer is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It may take one or two days for the amount to appear in a bank account. 

Beneficiaries can check their bank statements or passbooks. For unresolved payment issues, they can contact the scheme helpline at 0755-2700800 or email cmlby.wcd@mp.gov.in. 

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Conclusion  

With the October transfer, the scheme has completed 41 instalments since its launch in June 2023. The state has allocated ₹23,882.81 crore for the programme in 2026-27. 

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