One thing to get straight before anything else: new registrations for Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Yojana have been closed since 20 August 2023. If you’re searching “how to apply” hoping to register fresh in 2026, that window isn’t open, and no general re-opening has been announced. What’s actually relevant for 2026 is the monthly installment schedule, the mandatory e-KYC requirement, and what happens to your payment if you skip it. That’s what this page covers. Last updated: 10.07.2026.
How much you actually get, and how that’s changed
The scheme started at ₹1,000/month, rose to ₹1,250, and has been at ₹1,500/month for a while now. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has publicly talked about eventually raising it to ₹3,000, with 2028 floated as a rough target — but this is not implemented, has no confirmed date, and shouldn’t be treated as anything more than a stated intention for now.
Latest installment
The 37th installment was released on 14 June 2026, with CM Mohan Yadav transferring over ₹1,835 crore to roughly 1.25 crore women in a single DBT click from Sagar district. The state’s 2026-27 budget has allocated ₹23,882 crore to the scheme for the year.
The e-KYC requirement — this is what can actually stop your payment
Every beneficiary must complete annual e-KYC. For 2026, that window runs 1 June to 15 July 2026. If your e-KYC isn’t done by the deadline, your monthly payment gets suspended until you complete it — this has genuinely delayed payments before, and the June 2026 installment itself was reportedly held up slightly, expected around 12–15 July 2026, tied to this verification and audit process. If your payment hasn’t arrived and you haven’t done e-KYC this cycle, that’s almost certainly why.
How to complete e-KYC
- Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), Anganwadi centre, or Gram Panchayat office with your Aadhaar card.
- Alternatively, check the official portal for an online e-KYC option if available for your case.
- Confirm your Aadhaar is linked to the same bank account your Ladli Behna payments come into — a mismatch here is the most common reason e-KYC gets rejected.
Who was originally eligible (for reference)
Since fresh registration is closed, this is background context rather than an active application guide:
- Women aged 21–60 (21+ as of 1 January of the application year).
- Married — this includes widowed, divorced, and abandoned women, not just currently-married women.
- Family annual income below ₹2.5 lakh.
- Permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
The only fresh-entry paths that occasionally open are for women who’ve newly turned 21 or newly married since the original registration closed — the state has run narrow special windows for these cases before, announced with short notice on the official portal.
How to check your payment status
- Go to the official portal, cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in.
- Look for the beneficiary status / payment status section.
- Enter your registration number or Aadhaar-linked mobile number as prompted.
- Your installment history and current e-KYC status will display.
If your name doesn’t show or your status looks wrong, the Anganwadi worker in your area or the nearest CSC can usually help you trace what’s missing — most commonly, it’s an e-KYC gap.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still register for Ladli Behna Yojana in 2026?
No general registration window is open. Registrations closed on 20 August 2023, and only narrow special windows for newly-married or newly-21 women have opened occasionally since.
Why didn’t I get my June 2026 payment?
The most common reason is incomplete e-KYC for the current cycle (window: 1 June–15 July 2026). The installment itself was also reported to be running a few days late, expected around 12–15 July.
Is the amount really going up to ₹3,000?
The Chief Minister has spoken about it as a future goal, roughly tied to 2028, but there’s no confirmed date or notification. Don’t plan finances around this until it’s officially announced.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| cmladlibehna.mp.gov.in | Official portal — status check, e-KYC info |
If you’re an existing beneficiary, the single most useful thing you can do right now is confirm your e-KYC is done for this cycle — that’s the difference between getting your ₹1,500 on time and having it silently held back.
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