Ladli Laxmi Scheme 2.0

• 07 Jun 2022

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister launched the second phase of the Ladli Laxmi scheme (Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0).

• The scheme is an innovative initiative to encourage girl children to pursue higher education and make them self-dependent.
• The scheme is being implemented by the government of Madhya Pradesh since 2007 to enhance the economic and educational status of the girls.
• Ladli Laxmi scheme is a comprehensive scheme that offers financial assistance for a girl from birth until her marriage in instalments.
• The family of the girl child should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh. The family should come under below the poverty line (BPL), i.e., should not be an income taxpayer. A maximum of two daughters can be registered under this scheme.