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Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)

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ParameterSpecification
Scheme NameMukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana
StateMadhya Pradesh
Operating DepartmentDepartment of Women & Child Development, Government of MP
Target GroupMarried, widowed, divorced, and deserted women
Monthly Cash Assistance₹1,250 per month directly into bank account
Annual Benefit₹15,000 per recipient per year
Eligible Age Bracket21 to 60 years
Mandatory Family ID9-digit Individual Samagra ID linked with 8-digit Family Samagra ID
Maximum Annual Family IncomeUp to ₹2,50,000
Monthly Payment Date10th of every calendar month
Official Web Portalhttps://cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in
Direct Status Check Linkhttps://cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in/CheckStatus.aspx
Department Helpline0755-2700800
Citizen Grievance Cell181 (CM Helpline MP)

Overview and Core Objectives

The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is Madhya Pradesh's premier welfare program for adult women, providing dependable financial liquidity to over 1.29 crore female residents. Established to improve female economic agency, nutritional standards in low-income homes, and household financial resilience, the program delivers a direct cash deposit of ₹1,250 each month to the beneficiary's individual bank account.Disbursements follow a strict calendar schedule, with treasury releases processed on the 10th of every month. The funds are credited using the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Aadhaar Payment Bridge, bypassing middlemen and ensuring that money reaches the woman directly.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for monthly deposits under Ladli Behna, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

  • State Domicile: Permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Marital Status: Married women, widows, legally divorced women, and abandoned or deserted wives are eligible.
  • Age Window: Must have attained 21 years of age and must not have crossed 60 years on the calendar year's cut-off date. Once a woman reaches 60, she transitions into the state's Social Security Old Age Pension.
  • Samagra Registry: Must possess an active 9-digit Member Samagra ID mapped within an authentic Family Samagra ID.
  • Bank Readiness: Must hold an individual savings account seeded with Aadhaar and enabled for active DBT transactions.

Exclusions and Ineligibility Rules

Applications are rejected if the applicant or her family meets any of the following conditions:

  • Total annual income of the combined family unit exceeds ₹2,50,000.
  • Any family member is a regular permanent employee or pensioner of central government, state government, local civic bodies, or public corporations.
  • Any household member files income tax returns or pays professional tax.
  • The applicant currently receives monthly financial benefits of ₹1,250 or more from any other government cash scheme.
  • The household holds more than 5 acres of agricultural land.
  • The household owns a registered four-wheel motor vehicle (tractors used for agricultural work are exempt).

Mandatory Samagra e-KYC Verification

A properly completed Samagra e-KYC is mandatory before any Ladli Behna application can be approved or monthly payments released.

Completing Samagra e-KYC Online

  1. Visit the official Samagra portal at samagra.gov.in.
  2. Select the Update e-KYC option on the citizen menu.
  3. Enter your 9-digit Member Samagra ID and the captcha code.
  4. Input the mobile number registered with your Samagra profile.
  5. Provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number and select authentication via Aadhaar OTP or Biometric verification.
  6. Enter the OTP received from UIDAI on your Aadhaar-linked mobile phone.
  7. Confirm that your name, gender, and date of birth match between your Aadhaar records and Samagra database.
  8. Submit the request. Data synchronizes automatically within 24 to 48 hours.

Citizens facing biometric discrepancies can complete their e-KYC in person at any local Gram Panchayat office, Ward Seva Kendra, or authorized CSC center at no cost.

Application Procedure and Camp Enrollment

Registrations are organized through periodic departmental drives and local civic administrative offices:

  1. Obtain the official physical application form free of charge from your local Gram Panchayat office or Ward office.
  2. Fill in your Samagra ID, Aadhaar number, marital status, and operational bank account details.
  3. Hand the form to the authorized camp desk officer. The official uploads your details to the online portal, captures your live photograph, and verifies your Aadhaar-Samagra linkage.
  4. Collect the computer-generated acknowledgment receipt with your unique Registration Number.
  5. Provisional beneficiary lists are displayed openly at the Panchayat and Municipal Ward offices for public scrutiny and local feedback.
  6. Following resolution of any public objections, the final approved list is published on the scheme website.

How to Check Your Monthly Payment Status Online

  1. Go to the scheme website at cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in.
  2. Click on the Application and Payment Status (आवेदन एवं भुगतान की स्थिति) link on the main menu.
  3. Enter your Ladli Behna Application Number or your 9-digit Member Samagra ID.
  4. Enter the visual captcha verification characters.
  5. Click Search (खोजें) to display your dashboard.
  6. The screen details your application approval state, verification timestamps, and the complete monthly transaction log, including UTR reference numbers and credit dates.

Resolving Payment Failures and Inactive Bank Accounts

When monthly payments stall or reflect as failed on the portal, beneficiaries can resolve the bottleneck by following these steps:

1. Checking NPCI Aadhaar Seeding at Bank Branches

Direct Benefit Transfer deposits do not use conventional account numbers. Instead, transactions route through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge. If your bank account changes, or if KYC updates expire, the NPCI server unlinks the account. Visit your home bank branch, ask for the Aadhaar NPCI Mandate Form, and confirm that your savings account is designated as the primary receiving account for DBT government benefits.

2. Eliminating Account Dormancy

Bank accounts without customer-initiated debit or credit transactions over 12 months enter inoperative status. Beneficiaries should deposit or withdraw a nominal amount (such as ₹100) at an ATM or branch counter every few months to keep the account active.

3. Revenue Patwari Land Cross-Verification

When an applicant is mistakenly flagged for holding more than 5 acres of agricultural land, she can obtain a certified Land Holding Certificate (LPC) from the local Revenue Circle Officer (Patwari or Tehsildar) showing total family acreage. Submit this certificate to the Janpad Panchayat office to clear the audit flag.

Official Links and Contact Details

Service OfficeAccess URL / Helpline
Ladli Behna Official Portalhttps://cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in
Direct Status Check URLhttps://cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in/CheckStatus.aspx
Samagra Samajik Suraksha Missionhttps://samagra.gov.in
Department of Women & Child Developmenthttps://mpwcdmis.gov.in
Department Office Helpline0755-2700800
Chief Minister Helpline MP181

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