In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched Ladli Laxmi schme-2.0 during a state-level function at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal today. <br />''<br />''More than seven thousand girls were present in the programme.AIR correspondent reports that the Chief Minister also dedicated the Ladli e-Samvad app to establish a continuous dialogue with Ladlis.<br />'' <br />''Ladli Laxmi schme – 2.0 is an innovative initiative to encourage daughters to pursue higher education and make them self-dependent. Decision has also been taken to honour gram panchayats as Ladli Friendly panchayat who have done remarkable work for the economic empowerment, skill enhancement and protection of rights along with nutrition, health and education of the daughters and to boost their self-confidence.<br />''<br />''Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says that he considers daughters as goddesses.<br />''<br />''In Madhya Pradesh, more than 42 lakh girls have been registered till April this year under Ladli Laxmi Yojana. So far, more than 9 lakh girl students have been paid a scholarship amount of Rs 231 crore. The birth rate of girl child in the state has also increased from 927 to 956 per thousand.<br />