Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the Ladli Behna Yojana is a program, which has made people look closely at how the government spends money on monthly help for women. These comments were made while he was joking with people at the Bundeli Samagam in Bhopal on October 4 2026. The discussion follows a court petition seeking the Ladli Behna Yojana’s closure over its implications and questions about its long‑term impact.
- What Did Mohan Yadav Say About the Ladli Behna Yojana?
- What Is the Ladli Behna Yojana and How Much Do Women Receive?
- Ladli Behna Yojana: Beneficiaries, Monthly Payments and Government Spending
- September 2026 Instalment and Total Disbursements
- What Happens Next, for Ladli Behna Yojana?
- Spiritual Service Beyond Welfare Schemes
What Did Mohan Yadav Say About the Ladli Behna Yojana?
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said these words on Sunday, October 4 2026 at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal during the Bundeli Samagam. According to The Hindustan Times, a Bundeli content creator from Chhatarpur asked Mohan Yadav what the government would do for the state’s daughters called “Binnus” after helping their “Jijjis” or sisters. Yadav replied in a joking way saying the Ladli Behna Yojana had become very expensive.
He also said he did not realize how much the financial burden would be when he became Chief Minister. The exchange made people laugh and clap. Yadav then told Binnu Rani that she was still too young for the Ladli Behna Yojana and could enjoy it when she grew older. The remarks drew attention to how much the state government spends on its flagship women’s assistance programme, the Ladli Behna Yojana. But the context matters: Mohan Yadav said this in a conversation and he did not promise any change to the Ladli Behna Yojana.
What Is the Ladli Behna Yojana and How Much Do Women Receive?
The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is a flagship welfare programme of the BJP‑led Madhya Pradesh government. It gives money to eligible women in the state. The scheme was announced by former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in January 2023. It was launched in March 2023 according to many news reports.
The first monthly help was Rs 1,000. The amount went up to Rs 1,250 in October 2023 before the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. The BJP also promised in its election manifesto to lift the help to Rs 3,000. The next rise happened under Mohan Yadav, who lifted the amount to Rs 1,500 per month from November 2025. The official Madhya Pradesh government portal confirms that eligible women now receive Rs 1,500 each month.
According to the rules applicants must satisfy residency, marital status and age conditions. Eligible women must live in Madhya Pradesh be married, whether widowed, divorced or abandoned, and be 21 to 59 years old as the rules say. The monthly help goes to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar‑linked DBT‑enabled bank account.
Ladli Behna Yojana: Beneficiaries, Monthly Payments and Government Spending
The money side of the Ladli Behna Yojana has become a part of today’s discussion. The Ladli Behna Yojana pays Rs 1,500 each month to 1.25 crore eligible women. When the Ladli Behna Yojana started it helped about 1.31 crore women in 2023.
Later reports show a drop in numbers with over 6.25 lakh women leaving the beneficiary list since the scheme began as NDTV reported in September 2026. The figures reported for the Ladli Behna Yojana’s spending are as follows:
| Financial detail | Reported figure |
| Monthly assistance, per eligible woman | Rs 1,500 |
| Beneficiaries covered by the September 2026 instalment | Around 1.25 crore |
| Amount transferred in the instalment | More than Rs 1,835 crore |
| Estimated annual expenditure | Rs 22,680 crore |
| 2026–27 budget allocation reported by The Hindu and other outlets | Rs 23,882 crore |
| 2026–27 allocation listed by PRS Legislative Research | Rs 23,883 crore |
The difference between the two budget figures should be noted, not treated as the same. The exact allocation is Rs 23,883 crore in the PRS Legislative Research analysis of the Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026–27. Several news reports list Rs 23,882 crore.
The Ladli Behna Yojana’s estimated annual expenditure is Rs 22,680 crore as reported by Business Standard and NDTV. This figure is separate from the budget allocation. An expenditure estimate is not always the same as a budget provision.
September 2026 Instalment and Total Disbursements
On September 13 2026 the government released the instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana. More than Rs 1,835 crore was transferred into the bank accounts of beneficiaries according to the reports.
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There is also a difference in the reported totals for payments. In September Mohan Yadav said that more than Rs 58,000 crore had been distributed since the Ladli Behna Yojana began. Another report dated September 13 put disbursements at more than Rs 65,000 crore. These numbers need to be matched with their statements and dates before one can be taken as the final total.
The Ladli Behna Yojana has also faced criticism because it stopped accepting registrations after the 2023 Assembly elections. The drop in the number of beneficiaries adds another issue to discuss, along with the monthly expenditure.
What Happens Next, for Ladli Behna Yojana?
Mohan Yadav’s remarks have brought the cost of the Ladli Behna Yojana back into view. They do not show that the Ladli Behna Yojana will close. The monthly assistance of Rs 1,500 remains unchanged. The September 2026 instalment was paid to the beneficiaries. At the time the petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court had asked about public spending and whether the Ladli Behna Yojana gives women lasting economic power and the state authorities must answer.
Spiritual Service Beyond Welfare Schemes
While governments debate welfare spending,The Greatest Philanthropist Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is continuously providing assistance to people in need. Under the Annapurna Muhim, support is extended to poor families for housing, food, medical treatment and other essential requirements. People reportedly approach Him daily seeking help with livestock fodder, sheds, tractors and expenses for serious illnesses. He is now one of the greatest philanthropists.
Meanwhile, Shastrarth Ka Shankhnaad will continue on October 10 and 11, 2026, following the debate held on October 3 and 4. The upcoming debate will be available on Sadhna TV and the Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj YouTube channel.
For more information, visit SA News YouTube Channel.
FAQs on Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana
1. Why is the Ladli Behna Yojana in the news?
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the Ladli Behna Yojana is expensive during a talk with content creator Binnu Rani in Bhopal on October 4 2026.
2. How much money do women receive under the Ladli Behna Yojana?
Eligible women get Rs 1,500 each month through a benefit transfer into their Aadhaar-linked DBT-enabled bank accounts.
3. Is the Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana going to be discontinued?
No announcement about closing the Ladli Behna Yojana was made in Chief Minister’s remarks. The Ladli Behna Yojana kept running after the September 2026 instalment.
4. Why was the Ladli Behna Yojana challenged in the High Court?
A petition asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to close the Ladli Behna Yojana questioning the recurring spending and whether the assistance gives women lasting economic independence.
5. How much was allocated to the Ladli Behna Yojana in the 2026–27 budget?
News reports said Rs 23,882 crore was allocated to the Ladli Behna Yojana in the 2026–27 budget while PRS Legislative Research listed Rs 23,883 crore, for the Ladli Behna Yojana.
