11-12.06.23 Daily [Madhya Pradesh] MPPSC Current Affairs

In an event replete with pomp and glamour andattended by thousands of Women,Madhya Pradesh chief ministerShivraj Singh Chouhantransferred the first instalment of the state governments ambitious Mukhya MantriLadli Behna YojanainJabalpuron June 10. Married women including widows, divorcees, separated women and single mothers will get Rs 1,000 per month. While releasing the amount, Chouhan said this was just the beginning.

This amount would be increased to Rs 3,000 per month in due course of time. He also announced the setting up of Ladli Behna Sena which will ensure the implementation of the scheme throughout the state. Talking toKumar Shakti Shekharon the sidelines of the event, Chouhan, who is the longest-serving CM not just of Madhya Pradesh but also of theBJP, explained the need to launch the scheme. He denied that his government was facing any anti-incumbency sentiments.