

Shivraj Singh Chouhan's women-empowerment focus made the welfare and economic independence of women central to governance in Madhya Pradesh. Flagship schemes include Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (launched 28 January 2023, with over 1.30 crore women enrolled), Ladli Laxmi Yojana (launched 1 April 2007, with more than 45 lakh girls registered), Kanya Vivah Yojana, Janani Suraksha Yojana, and Women Self-Help Groups connecting 65 lakh+ women. As Union Rural Development Minister he now champions the "Lakhpati Didi" mission, while the state advanced women's empowerment through reservations in recruitment and local bodies, legal protection schemes, and direct financial support.

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