Sheopur, Oct 12 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday transferred Rs 1,541 crore into the accounts of over 1.26 crore women under the Ladli Behna Yojana.

Speaking at an event in Sheopur, Yadav said the Bhai Dooj and Diwali festivals would bring more good news for women.

"From now onwards, beneficiaries will receive Rs 1,500 per month," he announced.

At present, eligible women get Rs 1,250 per month under the scheme.

The chief minister transferred Rs 1,541 crore in the bank accounts of 1,26,86,000 women beneficiaries as the 29th installment under the scheme at the click of a mouse, officials said.

The inter-state Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project would greatly benefit farmers in the Sheopur region, and it will surpass Punjab and Haryana in agricultural

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