India, June 19 -- Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday announced an increase in monthly financial assistance under the Ladli Behna Scheme by Rs.250. Starting this Diwali in October, the amount will be increased from Rs.1,250 to Rs.1,500 per month for eligible women.

Addressing a programme organised in Talun village of Barwani on World Sickle Cell Day, online from the Indore collectorate, CM Yadav said, "Just like last year, we will provide Rs.250 extra in the month of August on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. From October, the monthly assistance will be increased to Rs.1,500."

Currently, the scheme benefits about 12.7 million women in the age group of 21 years to 60 years.

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