In Madhya Pradesh, the State Government is starting a novel scheme from today to make women financially independent. In this scheme called Ladli Bahna, each woman will be given one thousand rupees per month.

• Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch this scheme from Bhopal.
• The Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Yojana is being launched in the State with the goals of enhancing women’s economic independence, improving their health and nutrition status and expanding their influence over family decisions.
• Under the scheme, 1000 rupees per month will be deposited in the account of native women of the age group of 23 to 60 years.