women beneficiaries
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 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.
On 75th Birthday, PM Modi Launches Key Projects In Madhya Pradesh
Sep 17, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modiinaugurated and launched several key initiatives spanning health, nutrition, tribal welfare, and industry in Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of his 75th birthday on Wednesday.