Ladli behna yojna in madhya pradesh

 ladli behna yojna madhya pradesh

Madhya Pradesh government has launched the 'Kanyadan Yojana' for the benefit of poor and needy girls. Under the scheme, the state government will provide financial assistance to the girl's family for her marriage. The financial assistance provided by the state government will be Rs. 25,000/-. The amount will be transferred directly to the girl's bank account. The scheme will also help in reducing the burden of dowry on poor families. The scheme is applicable to all girls whose family income is below Rs. 2.50 lakhs per annum. The scheme also aims to create awareness among the citizens of Madhya Pradesh about the social evil of dowry. It also encourages people to promote marriages based on mutual consent and love instead of money and dowry. The scheme also seeks to promote gender equality and empower girls by enabling them to marry without any financial burden. The scheme encourages girls to pursue higher education and get employment. It also helps in reducing the rate of child marriage in the state. The scheme is implemented through the Social Justice and Disabled Welfare department of the government. The government has also set up a toll-free helpline number for the scheme to provide information and guidance to citizens. The scheme has been widely accepted and appreciated by citizens of Madhya Pradesh and has been successful in empowering girls and creating awareness about the social evil of dowry.