Government of India and State Governments are continuously running several schemes for the poor, women and farmers to improve their economic condition. Today, on 28 April 2025, two big news has come out. First, under the Ladli Bahn Scheme of Madhya Pradesh, an amount of ₹ 1500 has been transferred to the account of women.
Second, the central government has announced a big announcement to give the next installment of ₹ 2000 to farmers under the PM Kisan Yojana. In this article, we will know the complete information, eligibility, profit, and updates of these two schemes in detail.
Ladli Behna Scheme: Overview and latest update
Ladli Bahna Yojana is an important scheme providing financial assistance to women, which aim to empower women and improve their standard of living. Under this scheme, a fixed amount is transferred to the bank accounts of eligible women every month.
| Speciality | Description |
| Name of the scheme | Ladli Behna Scheme |
| Beneficiary | Women aged 21 to 65 years |
| Financial assistance | ₹ 1500 per month (Although ₹ 1250 or ₹ 500 in some cases) |
| Eligibility | Permanent resident of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, annual family income less than ₹ 2.5 lakh |
| Application process | Both online and offline means |
| Required documents | Aadhar card, residence certificate, income certificate, bank passbook, birth certificate |
| payment method | Directly through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) in bank account |
| Start of plan | June 2023 (in Madhya Pradesh) |
| Total beneficiary | Around 1.27 crore women (Madhya Pradesh) |
Special things about Ladli Bahna Yojana
- The Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 14 installments to women’s accounts by March 2025. The 15th installment will also be transferred soon.
- Women get an amount of ₹ 1500 every month, which helps in their economic empowerment.
- Only one woman gets the benefit of the scheme in a family.
- Under the scheme, the amount goes directly to the women’s bank account, which keeps transparency.
- Some reports also report that if a woman is taking advantage of other schemes like Kisan Kisan Samman Nidhi, then the amount of her dear Bahna scheme can be reduced to ₹ 500, which has also created controversy.
how to apply?
- Get the application form from the nearest Anganwadi center or government office.
- Fill the form and submit it with the required documents.
- For online application, go to the official website of the concerned state government and register.
Big announcement of Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi)
The PM Kisan Yojana of the Central Government is very important to provide financial assistance to the farmers. Under this scheme, a assistance of ₹ 6000 is given to small and marginal farmers in three equal installments annually.
| Speciality | Description |
| Name of the scheme | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi) |
| Beneficiary | Small and marginal farmer |
| Financial assistance | ₹ 6000 per year (₹ 2000- ₹ 2000 in three installments) |
| Next installment | 20th installment will be released in June 2025 |
| Previous installment | 19th installment ₹ 2000 released on 24 February 2025 |
| Eligibility | Citizens of India, owner of agricultural land, pension or other professional |
| payment method | DBT directly to bank account through DBT |
| Total beneficiary | About 9.8 crore farmers |
Key points of PM Kisan Yojana
- In the 19th installment February 2025, an amount of ₹ 2000 was transferred to farmers’ accounts.
- The 20th installment will be released in June 2025, in which an amount of ₹ 2000 will also be available.
- The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the farmers for their agricultural needs.
- Under the scheme only farmers who have agricultural land are benefited.
- Applications for the scheme can be made both online and offline.
Eligibility and Documents
- It is necessary for the farmer to be an Indian citizen.
- The farmer should owe agricultural land.
- No pension recipient or other professional eligible for this scheme.
- Documents of Aadhaar card, bank passbook, land are necessary.
Ladli Bahna Yojana and PM Kisan Yojana: Comparison Table
| Speciality | Ladli Bahna Plan | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme |
| Beneficiary | Women of 21-65 year old | Small and marginal farmer |
| Financial assistance | ₹ 1500 per month | ₹ 6000 per year (in three installments) |
| payment method | DBT directly into bank account | DBT directly into bank account |
| Application process | Online/offline | Online/offline |
| Eligibility | Income less than ₹ 2.5 lakh, a woman in family | Owner of agricultural land, non-pioneering holder |
| Beneficiary number | Around 1.27 crore women (Madhya Pradesh) | About 9.8 crore farmers |
| Scheme starts | June 2023 (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2019 (Central Government) |
Dispute and political debate in Ladli Bahna Yojana
Recently, the amount of ₹ 1500 received under the Ladli Bahna scheme in Maharashtra has been reduced to ₹ 500 if a woman is taking advantage of other schemes like Kisan Kisan Samman Nidhi. This decision has created a political controversy, the opposition has described it as a step -breaking step. The government says that this policy is for women who are taking advantage of more than one scheme so that the fund can be properly distributed.
Benefits and challenges of the scheme
Benefit
- Women and farmers get financial assistance.
- Transparency remains directly due to transfer of amount to the bank account.
- It helps to empower women.
- Farmers get help for agricultural expenses.
Challenges
- There is no benefit in the documents if there is an error.
- In some cases there is a dispute due to the cut in the amount.
- DBT accounts and Aadhaar linking problems.
- Lack of information and awareness of the scheme.
conclusion
Today, under the Ladli Bahna scheme on 28 April 2025, an amount of ₹ 1500 has been transferred to the account of women, which is important for their economic empowerment. At the same time, under the PM Kisan Yojana, farmers are going to get the next installment of ₹ 2000 in June 2025, which will help their farming. Both schemes are playing an important role in giving financial assistance to the poor and needy classes. However, some controversies and challenges have also come to light, which the government will have to resolve.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on available government information and latest updates. The rules, eligibility, and amount of schemes may change from time to time. Therefore, the beneficiaries are advised to get official information from the concerned government website or local authorities. The information given in this article is not a guarantee or claim that there will be definite benefits under the scheme.
