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Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Bahna Scheme May Pay 1,750 Rupees on August 19

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The Ladli Bahna Yojana is a money scheme in Madhya Pradesh, India. It gives money every month to women. The government may send the 39th payment on 19 August. It may start from a town called Maihar.

This time, women may get more money. Usually, they get 1,500 rupees. But this month, they may get 1,750 rupees. This is because of a special bonus. The extra money comes before Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a festival for brothers and sisters.

The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh may send the money. His name is Mohan Yadav. He may send it from Maihar on 19 August. Women can check their money on a website. The website is cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in.

This scheme helps many women in the state. Every month, the government sends money to their bank accounts. This time, the extra bonus will make Raksha Bandhan happier for many families.

Vocabulary15 words

scheme
a plan by the government to help people
instalment
one payment out of many payments
bonus
extra money given as a gift
Raksha Bandhan
a festival for brothers and sisters
chief minister
the top leader of a state
account
a place in a bank where you keep money
government
the group that runs a country or state
release
to send out or give
website
a page you visit on the internet
status
how something is now
usually
most of the time
extra
more than normal
payment
money given for something
festival
a special day for celebration
town
a small city

Quiz

1. How much money will women usually get from the scheme?
2. Why will women get extra money this time?
3. True or False: The money may be sent from Maihar on 19 August.

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

The Ladli Bahna Yojana is a money scheme in _____. It gives money every month to women. The government may send the 39th payment on _____ August.

This time, women may get more money. Usually, they get _____ rupees. But this month, they may get _____ rupees. This is because of a special bonus before _____.

The chief minister may send the money from _____. Women can check their money on a _____.

This scheme helps many women in the state. Every month, the government sends money to their bank _____. This time, the extra bonus will make Raksha Bandhan happier for many families.

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