Archive · 15 Dec 2025
MP Minister Clarifies Ladli Behna Scheme Remarks
A minister in Madhya Pradesh, India, named Vijay Shah, said something that upset people.
He talked about a program called Ladli Behna Scheme, which gives money to women every month.
He said that if women came to a special event for the Chief Minister, they might get more money.
But some people thought he meant that women wouldn't get money if they didn't come to the event.
The minister said his words were misunderstood and that he was just trying to make sure only the right women get the money.
The program helps over 1.26 crore women, and the government plans to increase the money they get by 2028.
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah made a controversial statement linking aid to attendance at a felicitation program for Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Shah clarified that his statement was misinterpreted and aimed to ensure proper verification of beneficiaries.
He mentioned discussions about weeding out ineligible beneficiaries from the Ladli Behna Scheme.
The Ladli Behna Scheme currently supports over 1.26 crore women with monthly assistance of Rs 1,500.
Shah emphasized that the government is working for women's empowerment and has no ill intent towards beneficiaries.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah
- What
- Clarified remarks about the Ladli Behna Scheme after controversy
- When
- Sunday, December 14 (clarification), Saturday, December 14 (original statement)
- Where
- Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To clarify his remarks about linking aid to attendance at a felicitation program for Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Critics
Minister Vijay Shah
Linking Aid to Attendance
Critics
Critics argue that linking aid to attendance at the Chief Minister's felicitation program is coercive and unfair to beneficiaries.
Minister Vijay Shah
Shah claims his statement was misinterpreted and that he was only ensuring proper verification of beneficiaries.
- Scheme Name
- Ladli Behna Yojana
- Current Monthly Assistance
- Rs 1,500
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 1.26 crore
- Minister's Portfolios
- Tribal Affairs, Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation
- Meeting Location
- Ratlam
- Minister's Name
- Vijay Shah
- Controversial Statement Date
- Saturday, December 14
- Clarification Date
- Sunday, December 14
Sources
After remarks on Ladli Behna scheme create furore, MP minister defends himself
Madhya Pradesh Minister's Remarks On Ladli Behna Beneficiaries Spark Outrage
MP minister’s remark on Laadli Behna scheme sparks controversy
MP News: 'Minister’s Comment On Ladli Behna Insulting,' Says Congress State President Jitu Patwari
