Launched on January 28, 2023, by the Honorable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana aims to boost women’s health, nutrition, and economic self-reliance across the state. This scheme empowers women by providing financial support that not only improves their standard of living but also enables them to develop self-employment and make effective decisions within their households.
Benefits
- Monthly Financial Assistance:
- Eligible women receive Rs. 1,000/- per month directly in their Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank accounts.
- Supplemental Benefit:
- If a woman below 60 years is already receiving less than Rs. 1,000/- per month under any other Social Security Pension Scheme, she will be reimbursed up to Rs. 1,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency:
- Applicants must be local residents of Madhya Pradesh.
- Marital Status:
- Includes married women, widows, divorced, and abandoned women.
- Age Limit:
- Applicants must be 23 years or older and less than 60 years as of January 1 of the application year.
Exclusions
- Income Limit:
- The combined self-declared annual income of the woman and her family must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
- Income Taxpayer:
- Any family member being an income taxpayer makes the applicant ineligible.
- Government Employment:
- If any family member is employed on a regular or permanent basis (or even as a contract worker) by a Government Department/Undertaking/Mandal/Local Body of the Government of India or State Government, or is receiving a pension after retirement, the applicant is not eligible.
Application Process
Offline Submission:
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Application forms are available at Gram Panchayat, Ward Offices, or designated camp sites.
- Complete the Form:
- Fill in all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (with signature across), and include all required documents.
- Submission:
- Submit the form via the Ladli Behna Portal/App at the camp site, Gram Panchayat, or Ward Office.
Documents Required
- Samgra ID:
- Family and Family members’ Samgra ID.
- Aadhaar Card:
- Valid Aadhaar Card.
- Mobile Registration:
- A registered mobile number on Samgra.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
- To enhance women’s health, nutrition, and economic self-reliance by providing monthly financial assistance.
- What is the eligibility criteria?
- Local residents of Madhya Pradesh who are married (including widows, divorced, or abandoned) and aged between 23 and 60 years.
- What is the family annual income eligibility criteria?
- The combined self-declared annual income must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
- What if a family member is an income taxpayer?
- The presence of any income taxpayer in the family disqualifies the applicant.
- Is an unmarried woman eligible?
- No, only married women (including widows, divorced, or abandoned) are eligible.
- What if any family member is employed in a government position or receives a pension?
- The scheme excludes applicants if any family member is a regular/permanent/contract worker in a Government Department/Undertaking/Mandal/Local Body, or is receiving a pension.
- Will Anganwadi workers/helpers/Asha workers or other voluntary workers receive benefits?
- Eligibility is determined solely on the specified criteria; these categories are not explicitly mentioned, so refer to official guidelines.
- What if an applicant is receiving less than Rs. 1,000/- per month under another scheme?
- If so, the applicant is eligible for the reimbursement up to Rs. 1,000/- per month under this scheme.
- What certificates or documents are required to avail the benefits?
- A valid Samgra ID, Aadhaar Card, and a registered mobile number on Samgra are required.
- How can one apply and trace the application status?
- The application is submitted offline via designated centers; further details are available on the official guidelines.
Sources & References
- Guidelines
- Official Website