Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Digvijay Singh Criticizes Ladli Behna Scheme in Madhya Pradesh
Former Chief Minister Digvijay Singh is questioning the Ladli Behna scheme, which gives money to women in Madhya Pradesh.
He thinks the amount, Rs 1,250 per month, is too small to help women become truly independent.
He points out it might not be enough for things like food, medical care, or education.
Singh suggests the government should provide jobs instead.
The scheme has given out a lot of money to 1.26 crore women.
Singh is the first leader from his party to publicly criticize the scheme.
Digvijay Singh questioned the Ladli Behna scheme's effectiveness.
He stated the monthly assistance is inadequate for self-reliance.
The scheme has 1.26 crore beneficiaries.
The state government has disbursed Rs 41,000 crore.
Singh is the first Congress leader to criticize the scheme.
- Who
- Digvijay Singh
- What
- Questioned the Ladli Behna scheme and its impact on women.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- He believes the financial assistance is insufficient for self-reliance.
Digvijay Singh's Criticism
Scheme Supporters (Implicit)
Scheme Effectiveness
Digvijay Singh's Criticism
The financial assistance is insufficient to make women self-reliant.
Scheme Supporters (Implicit)
The scheme aims to make women self-reliant
Financial Aid
Digvijay Singh's Criticism
Meagre assistance won't help beneficiaries observe major functions.
Scheme Supporters (Implicit)
The scheme disbursed a whopping Rs 41,000 crore.
- Scheme Name
- Ladli Behna
- Beneficiaries
- 1.26 crore women
- Current Monthly Assistance
- Rs 1,250
- Total Disbursed
- Rs 41,000 crore
