MP CM transfers Rs 1,831 crore to 1.24 crore women
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released the 42nd instalment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojna during a programme in Shivpuri.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 1,831.77 crore to the bank accounts of 1,24,81,580 women on Friday. According to ThePrint, the funds represent the 42nd instalment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojna, bringing the total amount distributed under the scheme to roughly Rs 60,000 crore.
During a programme in Pichhore town, Yadav also used a remote to transfer Rs 200 crore in loans to self-help groups (SHGs). He also launched and initiated work on 121 development projects with a total cost of Rs 221 crore.
Yadav stated that the government is running several welfare schemes for the state's approximately 4 crore women. He noted that the beneficiaries have used the funds for various purposes, such as sewing centres.
The Chief Minister mentioned that Shivpuri recently received a Rs 6,000 crore Defence Industry Corridor and that investments worth Rs 12.50 lakh crore have been realised in the state. He added that Gwalior is expected to get the country's first modern Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ).
Addressing a demand from local BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi to make Pichhore a district, Yadav said a Delimitation Commission has been formed. He said the government is working with the commission to identify locations eligible to become tehsils, districts, or divisions.