The Madhya Pradesh government has announced an increase in the monthly allowance under the Ladli Behna scheme. The allowance will be raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 in a phased manner. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement on June 24, 2023.
The Ladli Behna scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to unmarried women between the ages of 23 and 60, who have no children and belong to families with an annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh. Launched in 2008, the scheme currently benefits over 1.25 crore women in the state.
The decision to raise the monthly allowance is a response to the increasing cost of living. The government plans to implement the hike in phases, starting with Rs 1,500 per month from July 2023. The full amount of Rs 3,000 per month will be paid by March 2024.
The increase in the monthly allowance is a positive step that will offer much-needed financial support to women in Madhya Pradesh. It will contribute to their well-being and empowerment.
The Ladli Behna scheme has already played a significant role in promoting gender equality in the state. The raise in the allowance will further strengthen the scheme and help achieve its objectives.
