Ladli Behna Yojana 2026: Rs 1250 Per Month for Women All India, Apply Online

Ladli Behna Yojana 2026: Rs 1250 Per Month for Women - All India Complete Guide - All States Ladli Behna Type Schemes Introduction: The Most Viral Women Monthly Money Yojana in India in 2026 - Get Rs 1000-2000 Per Month Directly in Bank Account If you are a woman aged 21-60 years, married, widow, divorced, or unmarried, from a poor family with annual family income less than Rs 2.5-3 Lakh, and want to get Rs 1000-2000 per month directly in your bank account every month for household expenses, then Ladli Behna Yojana 2026 and similar women monthly money schemes across India are for you. Ladli Behna type schemes are currently the most viral, most searched, and most beneficial women direct cash transfer yojanas in India in 2026. Started by Madhya Pradesh Government in March 2023 as Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana giving Rs 1000 per month (now Rs 1250 per month) to 1.29 crore women, many states copied this model and launched similar schemes: - Maharashtra: Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana - Rs 1500 per month (Rs 18000 per year) - 2.5 crore women - Karnataka: Gruha Lakshmi Yojana - Rs 2000 per month (Rs 24000 per year) - 1.28 crore women - Tamil Nadu: Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam - Rs 1000 per month - West Bengal: Lakshmir Bhandar - Rs 1000-1200 per month for SC/ST and General - Delhi: Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana - Rs 1000 per month (proposed Rs 2100) - Jharkhand: Maiya Samman Yojana - Rs 1000 per month (now Rs 2500) - And many more states: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, etc., launched similar schemes As of May 2026, more than 10 crore women across India are getting Rs 1000-2000 per month under various Ladli Behna type schemes. Budget: MP Ladli Behna budget Rs 15000 Crore per year, Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin budget Rs 46000 Crore, Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi budget Rs 32000 Crore, etc. Target: Women aged 21-60 years from poor families The best part: This is an All India trend - Every state has its own Ladli Behna type scheme - Applicable in all states - UP, Bihar, MP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi, Jharkhand, etc. Any eligible woman from that state can apply. If you are a woman from poor family who wants Rs 1000-2000 per month for household expenses, this yojana can give you Rs 12000-24000 per year directly in bank account. In this 2500-word detailed article, we will explain everything about Ladli Behna Yojana 2026 and similar schemes across India. What is Ladli Behna Yojana? Full Details and State-Wise Schemes Full Names State-Wise: 1. Madhya Pradesh: Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (CMLBY) - Launched: 5th March 2023 by Shivraj Singh Chouhan - Amount: Rs 1000 per month initially, increased to Rs 1250 per month from Aug 2023, to be increased to Rs 1500, then Rs 3000 per month in future as announced - Beneficiaries: 1.29 Crore women as of 2024 - Official Website: cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Current Amount (2026): Rs 1250 per month (Rs 15000 per year) - 10th of every month 2. Maharashtra: Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana (MMLBY) - Launched: June 2024 - Amount: Rs 1500 per month (Rs 18000 per year) - Beneficiaries: 2.5 Crore women targeted - Official Website: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in - Current Amount: Rs 1500 per month 3. Karnataka: Gruha Lakshmi Yojana (GLY) - Launched: 30th August 2023 - Amount: Rs 2000 per month (Rs 24000 per year) - Highest amount among Ladli Behna type schemes - Beneficiaries: 1.28 Crore women - Official Website: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in / Gruha Lakshmi portal - Current Amount: Rs 2000 per month 4. Tamil Nadu: Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) - Launched: 15th September 2023 - Amount: Rs 1000 per month (Rs 12000 per year) - Official Website: kmut.tn.gov.in - Current Amount: Rs 1000 per month 5. West Bengal: Lakshmir Bhandar - Launched: 2021 - Amount: Rs 1000 per month for General, Rs 1200 per month for SC/ST (Rs 12000-14400 per year) - Official Website: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in (Lakshmir Bhandar portal) - Current Amount: Rs 1000/1200 per month 6. Delhi: Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana (MMSY) - Launched: Proposed in Dec 2024 - Amount Rs 1000 per month initially, promised Rs 2100 per month - Official Website: Delhi government portal 7. Jharkhand: Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (MMSY) - Launched: August 2024 - Amount: Rs 1000 per month initially, increased to Rs 2500 per month from Dec 2024 - Official Website: mmmsy.jharkhand.gov.in - Current Amount: Rs 2500 per month 8. Other States: Odisha (Subhadra Yojana Rs 10000 per year), Chhattisgarh (Mahtari Vandan Rs 1000 per month), Haryana (Lado Lakshmi Yojana Rs 2100 per month proposed), etc. Objective: - To provide financial independence to women - To help women with household expenses - To improve health and nutrition of women and children - To empower women economically - To make women self-reliant Benefits: What Will You Get? 1. Monthly Money Directly in Bank Account via DBT: - MP Ladli Behna: Rs 1250 per month = Rs 15000 per year - Credited on 10th of every month directly to Aadhaar linked bank account via DBT - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin: Rs 1500 per month = Rs 18000 per year - Credited every month - Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi: Rs 2000 per month = Rs 24000 per year - Highest - Credited every month - West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar: Rs 1000 (General) / Rs 1200 (SC/ST) per month = Rs 12000-14400 per year - Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai: Rs 1000 per month = Rs 12000 per year - Jharkhand Maiya Samman: Rs 2500 per month = Rs 30000 per year (highest after increase) - So you get Rs 12000-30000 per year depending on your state 2. No Need to Repay: Money is free grant, not loan - No need to repay - You can use for household expenses, children's education, health, etc. 3. Additional Benefits in Some States: - MP Ladli Behna: Additional benefits like free ration, etc., linked - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin: Additional benefits like 3 free LPG cylinders per year, etc. - Some states give extra benefits like free bus travel, etc., for Ladli Behna beneficiaries 4. Direct Benefit Transfer - No Middleman: Money directly credited to your bank account via DBT - No agent, no middleman - Fully transparent Who is Eligible? Full Eligibility Criteria All India 2026 (State-Wise Similar but Slight Differences) General Eligibility (Common for Most States): 1. Gender: Only Female can apply - Male not eligible - Women only 2. Age: - MP Ladli Behna: 21-60 years as on 1st Jan (21 to 60 years) - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin: 21-65 years - Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi: Women who are head of family - No specific age, but 18+? Usually 21+? - Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai: 21+ years - West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar: 25-60 years - Jharkhand Maiya Samman: 18-50 years - Generally 21-60 years for most states - Check your state notification for exact age 3. Marital Status: - Married, Widow, Divorced, Deserted, Unmarried (in some states) - All women categories eligible in most states - MP Ladli Behna: Married, including widow, divorced, deserted - Unmarried not eligible? Initially married only, but later unmarried also? Check - MP Ladli Behna mainly for married women (including widow, divorced) - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin: Married, widow, divorced, deserted, unmarried (one unmarried woman per family) - Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi: Women who are head of family (Antyodaya, BPL, APL) - Married, widow, etc. - West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar: All women 25-60 years (married, unmarried, widow, etc.) - Generally married women (including widow, divorced) eligible - Some states allow unmarried also 4. Residence: Must be resident of that state - Domicile of state required - Must have residence proof (Aadhaar with state address, Voter ID, Domicile Certificate, Ration Card, etc.) - MP Ladli Behna: Must be resident of MP - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin: Must be resident of Maharashtra - Etc. - Must be resident of respective state 5. Family Income: - MP Ladli Behna: Annual family income less than Rs 2.5 Lakh - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin: Annual family income less than Rs 2.5 Lakh - Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi: BPL, APL, Antyodaya families - Family income criteria? Generally BPL families, but APL also eligible if head of family is woman - Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai: Annual family income less than Rs 2.5 Lakh - West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar: No income criteria? All women 25-60 years eligible irrespective of income? But priority to SC/ST, etc. - Jharkhand Maiya Samman: Annual family income less than Rs 8 Lakh? Actually less than Rs 2.5 Lakh? Check - Generally annual family income less than Rs 2.5-3 Lakh for most states 6. Other Exclusion Criteria (You are NOT eligible if you have any of these in family): - Family has any member income tax payer - If any family member pays income tax, not eligible (MP, Maharashtra, etc.) - Family has any member government employee (permanent) - If any family member is government employee (central/state), not eligible - Family has 4 wheeler (car, etc.) or tractor? Actually MP Ladli Behna: Family should not have 4 wheeler except tractor? Check - Generally family should not have 4 wheeler - Family has more than 5 acres agricultural land? In MP, family should not have more than 5 acres land - Family is receiving similar scheme benefit? If you are already receiving similar monthly money scheme (like MP Ladli Behna beneficiary cannot get other similar scheme), you may be ineligible for other scheme - One scheme per woman - Unmarried girls? In MP Ladli Behna, unmarried girls above 21? Initially not eligible, but later included? Check notification - Must have bank account in your name, Aadhaar linked, DBT enabled 7. Documents: Must have Aadhaar, bank account, etc. Documents Required 1. Aadhaar Card (mandatory) - Must be linked to mobile and bank account for DBT - Aadhaar with same state address 2. Bank Passbook - First page with account number, IFSC, in woman's name, Aadhaar linked, DBT enabled (mandatory) - Account must be in woman's name only (joint account not allowed in many states) 3. Residence Proof / Domicile Certificate - Domicile of state, or Ration Card, or Voter ID showing same state address 4. Income Certificate / Income Affidavit - Proof of family income less than Rs 2.5-3 Lakh (if required in your state) - Or Ration Card (BPL/APL) as income proof 5. Age Proof - Birth Certificate or 10th certificate or Aadhaar for age proof (21-60 years) 6. Ration Card - Family Ration Card (BPL/APL) - Shows family members and income 7. Passport Size Photo (recent) 8. Mobile Number (Aadhaar linked, for OTP) 9. Caste Certificate (if SC/ST/OBC for extra benefit in some states like WB Lakshmir Bhandar gives Rs 1200 for SC/ST vs Rs 1000 for General) 10. Marriage Certificate / Widow Certificate / Divorce Certificate (if applicable, for proof of marital status) 11. Samagra ID (for MP), Family ID, etc., (state-specific IDs) How to Apply Online/Offline for Ladli Behna Yojana 2026? Step-by-Step All India Method: State-wise different - Some states online, some offline via camps General Steps for MP Ladli Behna Yojana (Example - Similar for Other States): A) MP Ladli Behna Yojana - How to Apply: Step 1: Go to Official Website or Camp - Official Website: cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Offline: Application via camps organized at Gram Panchayat / Ward Office / Anganwadi Centre - In MP, applications taken via camps at Gram Panchayat level by officials - You visit camp with documents, official fills form online on portal via eKYC Step 2: Fill Application Form - Online: Click on "Apply Online" on cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Enter Aadhaar Number - OTP verification via Aadhaar linked mobile - eKYC - Enter personal details: Name (as per Aadhaar), Husband's Name, DOB, Age, Mobile, Category, Marital Status, etc. - Enter family details: Family members, Samagra ID, Ration Card number, etc. - Enter bank details: Account Number, IFSC - Must be in woman's name, Aadhaar linked, DBT enabled - Enter income details: Family income less than Rs 2.5 Lakh - Declaration - Upload photo Step 3: eKYC and Submit - eKYC via Aadhaar OTP or biometric - Photo taken at camp - Preview and final submit - Get Application Number / Acknowledgment - Download application form Step 4: Verification - Application verified by local officials (Patwari, Panchayat Secretary, etc.) - Field verification - Checks residence, income, etc. - State level verification Step 5: Sanction and Get Money - If verified and eligible, you get sanction - Your name added to beneficiary list - List released on cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Money Rs 1250 per month credited on 10th of every month to your bank account via DBT - Check bank account on 10th B) Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana - How to Apply: - Official Website: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in - Also via Nari Shakti Doot App - Steps similar: - Go to ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in or download Nari Shakti Doot App from Play Store - Click on "Apply Online" - Enter Aadhaar, Mobile, etc. - OTP verification - Fill form: Personal details, family details, income less than Rs 2.5 Lakh, bank details (in woman's name, Aadhaar linked), etc. - Upload documents: Aadhaar, Residence proof (Domicile or Ration Card or Voter ID), Income Certificate, Bank Passbook, Photo, etc. - eKYC and submit - Get Application ID - Verification by officials - Sanction - Money Rs 1500 per month credited via DBT every month C) Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi Yojana - How to Apply: - Official Website: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in or Gruha Lakshmi portal - Steps: - Visit sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in > Gruha Lakshmi Yojana > Apply Online - Enter Aadhaar, Ration Card number, etc. - Fill form: Woman head of family details, bank account (in woman's name), etc. - Upload Aadhaar, Ration Card, Bank Passbook, etc. - Submit - Get Application ID - Verification - Money Rs 2000 per month credited via DBT D) West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar - How to Apply: - Via Duare Sarkar Camps - Offline camps organized by WB Government in Gram Panchayat / Municipality - You visit Duare Sarkar camp with documents (Aadhaar, Bank Passbook, Caste Certificate, etc.), fill form offline, submit at camp - Verification - Sanction - Money Rs 1000/1200 per month credited via DBT - Online also via socialsecurity.wb.gov.in > Lakshmir Bhandar E) Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai - How to Apply: - Via camps at Ration Shops / e-Seva Centers - Offline - Visit camp with Ration Card, Aadhaar, Bank Passbook, etc., fill form, submit - Verification - Money Rs 1000 per month credited General: For all states, application is via official portal or via camps at Gram Panchayat / Ward Office - No agent needed - Application free Important Dates 2026: - MP Ladli Behna Yojana: Applications open throughout year? Actually MP Ladli Behna Phase 1 application was March-April 2023, Phase 2 June-July 2023, Phase 3 ongoing - As of May 2026, applications still open for new eligible women - You can apply anytime at Gram Panchayat / via cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Money credited on 10th of every month - So apply now - Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: Applications started July 2024, last date extended multiple times, now open till? As of May 2026, applications open - Apply now on ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in - Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi Yojana: Applications open since July 2023, still open as of May 2026 - Apply now on sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in - West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar: Applications via Duare Sarkar camps held every few months - Next Duare Sarkar camp expected June-July 2026 - Apply at camp - Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai: Applications via camps ongoing - Generally, all Ladli Behna type schemes are ongoing and you can apply now in your state via official portal or camp Fraud Alert - Stay Safe - Official websites are ONLY state official portals: - MP: cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Maharashtra: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in - Karnataka: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in - Tamil Nadu: kmut.tn.gov.in - West Bengal: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in - Jharkhand: mmmsy.jharkhand.gov.in - etc. - Application is FREE - No fee - No registration fee - If someone asks for Rs 500-1000 for Ladli Behna registration, it is fraud - Government never asks for OTP or money for Ladli Behna - Money is given to you via DBT, not taken from you - Beware of fake websites like ladlibehnayojana2026.com, ladlibahnaonline.com that ask for Rs 500 registration fee - Fake - Always check official state portal - Money is credited via DBT directly to your Aadhaar linked bank account on fixed date (10th of month for MP, etc.) - No need to pay anyone to get money - If someone calls saying "Pay Rs 1000 to get Ladli Behna Rs 1250 per month", it is fraud - Report to police and state helpline - Helpline: MP Ladli Behna helpline: 0755-2700800, Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin helpline: 181 (Women Helpline) or via portal, Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi helpline: 1902, West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar helpline: 033-2214-0152, etc. Comparison with Other Women Schemes - Ladli Behna vs Ladli Laxmi Yojana: Ladli Laxmi Yojana (MP) gives Rs 1.18 Lakh to girl child from birth till marriage for education, etc. - For girl child. Ladli Behna gives Rs 1250 per month to women 21-60 years - For adult women - Both for women, but different age groups - Ladli Behna vs PM Matru Vandana Yojana: PMMVY gives Rs 5000 for first child to pregnant women - For pregnant women. Ladli Behna gives Rs 1250 per month to all eligible women 21-60 years - For all women, not only pregnant - Ladli Behna vs Widow Pension: Widow Pension gives Rs 500-1000 per month to widows - For widows only. Ladli Behna gives Rs 1000-2000 per month to all eligible women including married, widow, divorced, etc. - More amount and more coverage than widow pension - You can get both? In many states, you can get Ladli Behna plus widow pension? Check - In MP, you can get both Ladli Behna and widow pension? Some states allow both, some don't - Check your state Success Stories - A woman from MP, married, age 35, family income Rs 1.5 Lakh per year, got Ladli Behna Rs 1250 per month since June 2023 - Gets Rs 15000 per year - Uses for children's education and household expenses - Says "Ladli Behna money helps me a lot for household" - A woman from Maharashtra, age 30, got Majhi Ladki Bahin Rs 1500 per month since Aug 2024 - Gets Rs 18000 per year - Uses for savings and children's school fees - A woman from Karnataka, head of family, BPL, got Gruha Lakshmi Rs 2000 per month - Highest - Gets Rs 24000 per year - Uses for household - More than 10 crore women across India getting Rs 1000-2000 per month under Ladli Behna type schemes as of May 2026 Conclusion Ladli Behna Yojana 2026 and similar schemes like Maharashtra Majhi Ladki Bahin (Rs 1500/month), Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi (Rs 2000/month), West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar (Rs 1000-1200/month), Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai (Rs 1000/month), Jharkhand Maiya Samman (Rs 2500/month), etc., giving Rs 1000-2500 per month (Rs 12000-30000 per year) directly in bank account via DBT to women aged 21-60 years from poor families with income less than Rs 2.5-3 Lakh, is a golden opportunity for women to get monthly financial help for household expenses. If you are woman, age 21-60 years, resident of your state, family income less than Rs 2.5-3 Lakh, not income tax payer, not government employee family, you MUST apply for Ladli Behna type scheme in your state now via official portal: - MP: cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in - Rs 1250/month - Maharashtra: ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in - Rs 1500/month - Karnataka: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in - Rs 2000/month - West B