Madhya Pradesh to launch ‘Ladli Bahna’ Scheme

Current Context: Ladli Bahna scheme announced by Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. It is a scheme to provide financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month to women aged between 23-60 years who are not income tax payees and whose families’ annual income is below Rs 2.5 lakh.

• The scheme aims to empower women socially and economically and improve their health and nutrition.
• The scheme was launched on March 5, 2023 on the CM’s 65th birthday and the first installment was transferred to 1.25 crore women on June 10, 2023.
• The CM has hinted at increasing the amount to Rs 3,000 depending on the state’s finances.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the scheme announced by Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to provide financial assistance to women?
a. Ladli Laxmi Yojana
b. Ladli Bahna Yojana
c. Nari Samman Nidhi
d. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao