Ladli Behna Yojana
Controversy Erupts Over Madhya Pradesh Minister's Threatening Remarks to Ladli Behna Scheme Beneficiaries
Dec 14, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah faces backlash after suggesting that Ladli Behna Yojana beneficiaries must show appreciation to the Chief Minister or risk having their applications suspended. The controversial remarks, made during a district meeting, have sparked outrage as they appear to condition the Rs 1,500 monthly financial assistance on political participation, undermining the scheme's objective of women's empowerment.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Highlights Two Years of Achievements: From Maoist-Free State to Development Initiatives
Dec 14, 2025 02:08 am CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav discusses his government's major achievements after completing two years in office, including the state being declared Maoist-free after 35 years of insurgency. He highlights progress on development initiatives, addresses the Ladli Behna scheme, and emphasizes his commitment to fulfilling all promises made to the people of Madhya Pradesh.
How BJP's Cash Transfer Strategy to Women Voters Secured Bihar Election Victory
Nov 14, 2025 09:03 pm CST
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's overwhelming victory in Bihar defied expectations of anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar. This analysis explores how strategic cash transfers to women voters, first tested in Haryana and Maharashtra, became the winning formula that opposition parties couldn't counter. The article examines how immediate financial benefits outweighed future promises, alongside effective caste alliances that ultimately delivered the NDA's decisive victory.
Madhya Pradesh Increases Women's Financial Aid to Rs 1500 Under Ladli Behna Yojana
Nov 12, 2025 04:16 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will transfer increased monthly payments of Rs 1,500 to 1.26 crore women beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna Yojana. This Rs 250 increase will cost the state an additional Rs 300 crore monthly, with the scheme potentially being renamed to "Devi Subhadra Yojana." Officials report significant improvements in women's economic participation since the program's inception.
Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar's Electoral Mathematics
Nov 08, 2025 07:18 pm CST
An analysis of how women-focused welfare programs could potentially shift Bihar's electoral dynamics by delivering a 6-9% vote share boost, counterbalancing Prashant Kishor's influence and determining whether NDA can maintain power against the Mahagathbandhan alliance in upcoming elections.
Madhya Pradesh's Rising Debt: New Rs 5,200 Crore Loan Pushes Total Burden to Rs 4.64 Lakh Crore
Oct 28, 2025 06:30 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh government under Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav prepares to take its 20th loan of Rs 5,200 crore, raising the state's total debt to Rs 4.64 lakh crore. The funds are intended for Foundation Day celebrations, Ladli Behna Yojana payments, and welfare schemes, even as recent payments to beneficiaries faced delays due to financial constraints.
Madhya Pradesh Delays Rs 250 Festive Bonus for Ladli Behnas: Monthly Assistance to Increase to Rs 1,500 in November
Oct 24, 2025 12:43 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh government has postponed the promised Rs 250 Bhai Dooj gift for Ladli Behnas due to budgetary constraints, but announced an increase in monthly assistance from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,500 starting November. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized that the scheme aims to promote women's economic self-reliance, with over Rs 45,000 crore already distributed to 1.26 crore beneficiaries since its launch in June 2023.