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Detailed explanation-1: -PTI . More than 1.25 crore women have registered themselves for benefits under the Madhya Pradesh government’s flagship ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme, an official said on Monday. The scheme, which was launched by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in March, aims to empower women socially and financially.

Detailed explanation-2: -After launching the ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ under which eligible women in Madhya Pradesh will get Rs 1, 000 per month, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced that special squads will be formed in each ward and village in the state to empower women and end injustice against them.

Detailed explanation-3: -6-6 thousand will be deposited in Madhya Pradesh Ladli Laxmi Yojana Fund for five consecutive years from the time of registration, That is, the total amount of Rs 30000 will be deposited in the name of the girl child.

Detailed explanation-4: -Karnataka govt doubles monthly relief to Rs 1, 000 for women landless workers. BENGALURU: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, during his reply to the budget debate in the assembly on Thursday, proposed to double monthly payments for women landless farm labourers under his new Gruhini Shakti scheme to Rs 1, 000 per month.