State Government Fulfilling All Public Welfare Promises with Commitment to Deliver on Every Assurance

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, over 1.25 crore women across Madhya Pradesh received the 41st instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana on Wednesday. The state government is transferring ₹1,500 every month directly into the bank accounts of women beneficiaries. Since the launch of the scheme, more than ₹65,000 crore has been transferred to beneficiaries. He said that the state government is moving forward with the commitment of ‘Sachcha Vaada, Pakka Kaam’, fulfilling all the public welfare commitments made to the people. The government remains dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of women, who constitute half the state's population.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav noted that women are serving as District Collectors in one-fourth of the districts of Madhya Pradesh. He also said that Bandhavgarh in Umaria district is blessed by the special grace of Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita and Lord Shri Krishna. It is a privilege to seek the blessings of Virasini Devi in Umaria.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed a Ladli Behna Sammelan organised at Guruwahi village in the Manpur Janpad Panchayat area of Umaria district.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav transferred the 41st installment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through a single click. An amount exceeding ₹1,834 crore was transferred to more than 1.25 crore women beneficiaries across the state.

In addition, ₹115 crore was transferred to provide assistance for LPG cylinder refills to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the Ladli Behna scheme.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also inaugurated development works and performed Bhoomi Poojan for projects worth over ₹144 crore during the Ladli Behna Sammelaan.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that during the tenures of previous governments, the budget of the state’s Women and Child Development Department was only ₹350 crore. The state government has now made a budgetary provision of ₹47,000 crore for women’s welfare. Women beneficiaries are receiving ₹1,500 per month under the Ladli Behna Yojana. LPG refill subsidies have also been provided to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. More than ₹115 crore has been transferred to over 23 lakh women across the state for this purpose. Over the past three years, the state government has provided ₹1,600 crore in assistance for LPG refills.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has ensured the construction of permanent houses and toilets to improve the convenience and dignity of women. Under the Swamitva Yojana, the state government has resolved to provide free registration for more than 50 lakh properties in rural areas. Misconceptions among Patwaris regarding the scheme have also been addressed. He said that the state government is working to bring happiness to the lives of the poor. After a gap of 21 years, buses have resumed operations under the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva. Students are being provided quality education through Sandipani Schools. Meritorious students are being provided laptops and scooters as incentives for their academic achievements, while schoolchildren are receiving bus facilities, bicycles, free textbooks and uniforms to support their education.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that several initiatives are being undertaken for farmers during the Year of Farmers’ Welfare. Gaupalan is being encouraged to increase farmers’ income. The state government is also promoting homestays in tribal areas. In keeping with the principle of ‘Jiyo Aur Jeene Do', the government is promoting wildlife diversity in the state’s forest regions and working to increase wildlife populations. Compensation for accidents involving wild animals has also been enhanced. Air connectivity across the state is being expanded as well.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the state government is committed to empowering women and girls. Around 65 lakh women in Madhya Pradesh are associated with self-help groups, gaining economic strength and employment opportunities. Of these, 25 per cent have become Lakhpati Didis. The state government is also providing an additional wage assistance of ₹5,000 to women working in employment-generating industries.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that 136 development works worth a total of ₹144 crore had been inaugurated or taken up for Bhoomi Poojan to ensure the overall development of Umaria district. These include the inauguration of 68 completed works worth ₹87 crore and Bhoomi Poojan for 68 works worth ₹57 crore. The projects cover the Bandhavgarh and Manpur Assembly constituencies as well. He said that the state government is consistently working with commitment towards development. Umaria and neighbouring districts will also benefit from the Sleemanabad Tunnel, which will ensure adequate water availability for irrigation.

•  A Sandipani School will be established in Umaria in response to the demands of local public ^{representatives.}

•  A new building will be constructed for the Community Health Centre in Manpur.

•  The Community Health Centre in Manpur will be upgraded to a Civil Hospital.

•  All necessary steps will be taken to promote tourism activities in Umaria.

•  Land will be allotted at 25 per cent of its value to institutions working in the social sector.

•  Amarpur town in Umaria district will be developed as a tehsil.

Minister for Scheduled Caste Welfare and Umaria District In-charge Shri Nagar Singh Chauhan said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, women beneficiaries, poor families, farmers and youth in Umaria are receiving benefits from various government schemes. Women across the state are becoming economically empowered and playing a stronger role in building a developed India. He added that during the Year of Farmers’ Welfare, farmers are receiving benefits such as solar pumps and assistance under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Shahdol MP Smt. Himadri Singh said that Chief Minister Dr. Yadav had taken several important decisions to make women empowered, self-reliant and financially stronger. She noted that the Chief Minister was presenting major development initiatives to the people of Umaria during Navratri.

MLA and former Minister Smt. Meena Singh said that Chief Minister Dr. Yadav had given a significant gift to women across the state during the Navratri celebrations by releasing the 41st installment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana. The monthly assistance enables women to meet their personal needs and contribute to their families’ financial activities.

Bandhavgarh MLA Shri Shivnarayan Singh placed various demands related to the development of the constituency before Chief Minister Dr. Yadav.

Under the Ladli Behna Yojana, the first monthly financial assistance was transferred to approximately 1.25 crore women beneficiaries in June 2023. A total of 41 instalments have now been disbursed. In addition, women beneficiaries have received special assistance of ₹250 on four occasions during Raksha Bandhan as a festive gift. To ensure continued financial support for women, the state government has made a budgetary provision of ₹23,882.81 crore for the scheme for the financial year 2026–27.

Various government departments set up stalls at the Ladli Behna Sammelan venue to showcase their schemes and provide information about their benefits. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inspected the stalls and directed officials to ensure that the public receives adequate information about departmental schemes and that all eligible beneficiaries receive the intended benefits.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav handed over the keys of the Aajeevika Express to women beneficiaries. Based on the themes of “Every Family Prosperous” and “Every Didi an Entrepreneur”, the service aims to improve transport connectivity on routes where Aajeevika Didis lack adequate transportation facilities. The vehicle was purchased at a cost of ₹8.50 lakh for the Seva Mahila Sangh, Chauri Sector, in the Pali development block. A woman driver is being trained to operate the vehicle, and the income generated through the service will accrue to the woman entrepreneur operating it.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav distributed tricycles to 10 persons with disabilities at the event. The beneficiaries were Shri Radheshyam Barman, Shri Sanjay Yadav, Sushri Poonam Raidas, Shri Shivanand Sen, Shri Bhootnath Rajak, Shri Ram Bahor Dahiya, Shri Sajjan Pal, Shri Paisuniya Dahiya, Shri Umadatt Namdev and Shri Rajesh Soni.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav distributed benefits to beneficiaries of several public welfare schemes during the Ladli Behna Sammelan. These included the Mukhyamantri Ladli Laxmi Yojana, self-help group credit linkage initiatives, the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme and the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana.

Zila Panchayat President Smt. Anuja Patel, Shahdol Divisional Commissioner Smt. Surbhi Gupta, Inspector General of Police Ms. N. Chaitanya, Deputy Inspector General of Police Shri Vivek Singh, Collector Smt. Rakhi Sahay, Superintendent of Police Shri Vijay Kumar Baghvani, Chief Executive Officer of the Zila Panchayat Shri Abhay Singh, Shri Ashutosh Agrawal, Shri Om Narayan Singh, presidents of Janpad Panchayats and urban local bodies, other public representatives and prominent citizens were present at the programme.