Who is eligible for the Ladli Behna Yojana?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Women above 21 years of age
Explanation
The Chief Minister's Ladli Behna Yojana is a major welfare scheme implemented by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to enhance the economic independence of women. Under the revised eligibility guidelines of the scheme, married women (including widows, divorcees, and deserted women) who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh and fall within the age group of 21 to 60 years are eligible to receive financial assistance.
Key Points
The age criteria was initially set between 23 and 60 years, but it was later revised by the state government to extend benefits to younger married women aged 21 to 60 years.
To qualify for the scheme, the annual combined income of the applicant's family must be less than Rs. 2.5 lakh, and no family member should be an income tax payer.
The financial assistance is transferred directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries every month through a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
Additional Facts
The family of the applicant must not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land to remain eligible for the monetary benefits.
Women whose family members are employed as regular, permanent, or contractual employees in local bodies or government departments (State and Central) are excluded from the scheme.
The scheme covers both rural and urban eligible households equally, without creating any structural division between them.
Important Questions
Question: What is the specific age range for married women to be eligible under the updated Ladli Behna Yojana?
Answer: 21 to 60 years.
Question: What is the maximum family annual income limit set for a woman to qualify for the scheme?
Answer: Rs. 2.5 Lakh.