MP Ladli Behna Yojana: A Comprehensive Guide for Women's Empowerment in Madhya Pradesh

To be eligible for the MP Ladli Behna Yojana, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• Gender: Only women are eligible to apply.
• Marital Status: Must be married, which includes widows, divorced women, and abandoned women. Unmarried women are generally not eligible.
• Age Limit: Must be between 21 and 60 years of age as of January 1 of the calendar year of application. (Note: Some sources indicate 23-60 years for initial launch, but 21-60 is now widely cited.)
• Family Income: The annual family income (self-declared combined income of the family) must be less than ₹2.5 lakh.
• No Income Tax Payer: Neither the applicant nor any member of her family should be an income taxpayer.
• No Government Employment/Pension: No family member should be employed as a regular/permanent/contract worker in any Government Department/Undertaking/Board/Local Body of the Government of India or State Government, or be receiving a pension after retirement. (Note: Anganwadi workers, helpers, Asha workers, or other voluntary workers are not ineligible merely by their employment, provided they meet other criteria.)
• Other Exclusions:
  • Families owning more than 5 acres of irrigated land.
  • Families owning a private vehicle (some initial reports, but later relaxed for tractors).
  • Women already receiving benefits of other government schemes (if the total benefit is less than ₹1,500, the difference will be reimbursed to make up to ₹1,500).
  • Families with current or former MPs, MLAs, Chairperson, Vice President, Director, or Member of State/Central Government.

Check Eligibility Checklist to confirm your eligibility before applying.

Applicants need to prepare the following documents for the Ladli Behna Yojana application:

• Aadhaar Card: For identity and demographic verification.
• Samagra ID (Family ID and Individual Member ID): Essential for identification within the state's social security database.
• Bank Passbook: To verify bank account details, which must be Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled. The account must be in the applicant's name. Linking your bank account with Aadhaar and enabling DBT is mandatory for receiving monthly installments.
• Mobile Number: Must be registered with the Samagra portal for OTP verification during the application process.
• Passport-size Photograph: Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
• Domicile Certificate: Proof of permanent residency in Madhya Pradesh.
• Income Certificate: Proof of annual family income being below ₹2.5 lakh.
• Marriage Certificate: (Where applicable, for married, widowed, or divorced women).

Remember to ensure all your documents are accurate and up-to-date. For formatting photos and signature files before online registration, utilize our Resize Documents with Photo Resizer Tool.