Ladli Behna vs Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026: Amount, Eligibility, Status Check & e-KYC
Two state governments send money straight to women’s bank accounts every month, and people mix them up constantly.
Madhya Pradesh runs the Ladli Behna Yojana and Maharashtra runs the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Both pay ₹1,500 a month, but they are separate schemes with different portals and different rules.
This guide keeps the two schemes apart and answers the two questions that actually bring people online: when is the money coming, and why has it not arrived. If you live in Madhya Pradesh, follow the Ladli Behna sections. If you live in Maharashtra, follow the Ladki Bahin sections.
The information below is based on the official state portals, cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in for Madhya Pradesh and ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in for Maharashtra.
Ladli Behna vs Ladki Bahin: Quick Comparison
| Feature | Ladli Behna Yojana (Madhya Pradesh) | Ladki Bahin Yojana (Maharashtra) |
|---|---|---|
| State | Madhya Pradesh | Maharashtra |
| Official scheme name | Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana | Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana |
| Department | Women & Child Development, MP | Women & Child Development, Maharashtra |
| Monthly benefit | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Age | About 21 to 60 years | 21 to 65 years |
| Income limit | Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh | Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh |
| Marital status | Married, widowed, divorced or abandoned (not unmarried) | Married, widowed, divorced or abandoned, plus one unmarried woman per family |
| e-KYC | Through Samagra ID and Aadhaar | Aadhaar-linked bank account and e-KYC |
| Official portal | cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in | ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Status check | MP portal using Samagra ID | Maharashtra portal, Aaple Sarkar or Nari Shakti Doot app |
Ladli Behna Yojana – Madhya Pradesh
The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana was announced by the Madhya Pradesh government in January 2023 and is run by the Women and Child Development department. It gives eligible women a fixed monthly amount directly in their bank account.
Amount
The scheme currently pays ₹1,500 per month. The government has said it wants to raise this over the coming years, with a stated goal of ₹3,000 by 2028, but the current amount is ₹1,500. During some festival months a one-time bonus has been added on top, which is not a permanent increase in the monthly amount.
Eligibility
- A woman who is a local resident of Madhya Pradesh
- Married, or widowed, divorced or abandoned women
- The family’s combined annual income is ₹2.5 lakh or less
- The family should not own a land more than 5 acres
Who Is Not Eligible
- Unmarried women
- Families where any member pays income tax
- Families with a member in a regular government job or drawing a government pension (Anganwadi, ASHA and honorary workers are allowed)
- Families with a member who is an elected representative, except a Panch or Up-Sarpanch
On age, the scheme broadly covers women from about 21 to 60 years. The exact lower age and any vehicle or land conditions should be checked on the official portal, since these were adjusted across scheme phases.
Payment Date
The monthly amount is usually transferred by around the 10th of each month.
The date can move earlier around festivals.
How to Check Ladli Behna Status by Samagra ID
- Go to the official portal cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.
- Click "Application and Payment Status".
- Enter your application number or your member Samagra ID.
- Verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- View your application and payment status.
e-KYC for Ladli Behna
e-KYC matches your Samagra ID details with your Aadhaar and is mandatory. You can do it free at a ration shop, an MP Online kiosk, a CSC or a Lok Seva Kendra, or yourself on samagra.gov.in using an Aadhaar OTP. Keep your family Samagra ID, individual Samagra ID, Aadhaar, an Aadhaar-linked bank account and a mobile number ready. Without e-KYC the application cannot move forward.
Beneficiary List
The portal publishes a provisional list and a final list of beneficiaries. Search for your name in these lists to confirm you are included.
Ladli Behna Payment Not Received
| Reason | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| e-KYC pending | Your Samagra and Aadhaar e-KYC is incomplete | Complete e-KYC at a kiosk or on samagra.gov.in |
| Bank not DBT-linked | Aadhaar is not seeded to your bank account | Get Aadhaar-DBT seeding done at your bank |
| Name not in list | You may not be in the final beneficiary list | Check the provisional and final lists on the portal |
| Wrong or inactive account | The account is closed or dormant | Update your active account details |
| Eligibility flag | Family income or another rule is not met | Confirm that you meet the eligibility rules |