CM Mohan Yadav releases the scheme’s 41st instalment in Umaria; another ₹115 crore allocated for LPG cylinder refills, while development projects worth over ₹144 crore receive attention
(SDNA) Umaria/Jabalpur. In a major financial relief initiative coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Navratri, the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred more than ₹1,834 crore to the bank accounts of approximately 1.25 crore women beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav released the scheme’s 41st instalment during a Ladli Behna Sammelan held at Guruwahi village in the Manpur Janpad Panchayat area of Umaria district. An additional ₹115 crore was transferred towards LPG cylinder refill assistance for eligible women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and related state support initiatives.
The Chief Minister said the government remains committed to delivering public welfare schemes under its guiding principle of “Promises Fulfilled, Work Delivered.” Women beneficiaries are currently receiving financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month. Since the scheme’s launch, cumulative transfers have exceeded ₹65,000 crore.
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₹47,000 Crore Budget Focuses on Women’s Empowerment
Dr. Yadav highlighted the state government’s commitment to women’s welfare, noting that ₹47,000 crore has been earmarked for women-related initiatives. Around 65 lakh women are associated with self-help groups across Madhya Pradesh, with approximately 25 per cent identified as Lakhpati Didis.
The government has also introduced additional assistance of ₹5,000 for women working in employment-oriented industries, according to the Chief Minister.
Under the LPG refill assistance programme, more than 23 lakh women have received over ₹115 crore. The government has provided approximately ₹1,600 crore in assistance under this category over the past three years.