Is the Ladli Behna Yojana an update to the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana? Clear up your confusion here..
Recently, the Mohan Yadav government of Madhya Pradesh approved a proposal during a cabinet meeting to extend its major flagship schemes—the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' and 'Ladli Lakshmi Yojana 2.0'—for the next five years (from 2026-27 to 2030-31) and to expand their scope. However, there is considerable confusion among the public regarding these schemes, with many mistakenly believing that the Ladli Behna Yojana is merely an updated version of the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana. Let us explain both schemes in detail and highlight the differences between them.
In reality, the Ladli Behna Yojana and Ladli Lakshmi Yojana are two of the Madhya Pradesh government's most significant schemes. While both are linked to women's empowerment, their objectives, eligibility criteria, age limits, and the financial benefits provided differ significantly.
**Which scheme is for whom?**
The Ladli Behna Yojana is designed for women; it provides a monthly allowance to foster self-reliance. Beneficiaries include married, widowed, and divorced women. In contrast, the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana is intended for daughters, covering stages from birth through education and marriage; this scheme aims to support the advancement of daughters.
**Key differences between Ladli Behna Yojana and Ladli Lakshmi Yojana**
**Ladli Behna Yojana**
* **Objective:** To make women financially self-reliant and improve their nutritional status.
* **Beneficiaries:** Married, widowed, and divorced women are eligible. Unmarried women over the age of 21 also receive benefits.
* **Age Limit:** Women aged between 21 and 60 years are eligible for benefits under this scheme.
* **Financial Benefit:** Under the Ladli Behna Yojana, ₹1,500 is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) on the 10th of every month, amounting to ₹15,000 annually. Additionally, the government is set to provide an extra ₹250 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Income Limit: A condition of the Ladli Behna Yojana is that the family's annual income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh. Furthermore, the family must not own a four-wheeler or a tractor.
Ladli Lakshmi Yojana
Objective: This scheme was formulated to promote the education of daughters, improve the sex ratio, and prevent child marriage. Beneficiaries: Only girls benefit from this scheme; benefits are provided from birth up to the age of 21. Age Limit: Benefits commence at birth, and the financial amount is disbursed in multiple stages up to the age of 21. Amount Provided: Under the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana, a total of ₹1.43 lakh is provided through fixed deposits (FDs) across specified stages, with an additional ₹25,000 given upon entering college.
Income Limit: A condition of the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana is that the girl's parents must not be income tax payers.
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