Delhi Govt Approves Lakshmi Yojana Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Women
The scheme will provide Rs 2,500 to eligible women and is expected to benefit about 1.7 million women, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana in a cabinet meeting, with the official application portal launching August 1 to provide financial support to eligible women.
- Fulfilling a key 2025 Delhi Assembly election promise, the scheme targets approximately 1.7 million women from economically weaker sections by providing monthly financial aid of Rs 2500.
- Applicants must be between 21 and 60 years old, have a family income under 2.5 lakh, and confirm at least 10 years of Delhi residency with no criminal record.
- Following application verification, the government aims to release the first installment by Raksha Bandhan, mirroring the direct cash deposit model used by the Ladli Behna Yojana and Ladki Bahin Yojana.
- Replacing the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government's Mahila Samman Yojana, which offered Rs 1,000 monthly to women above 18, the BJP-ruled administration is implementing this expanded financial assistance program.
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Delhi approves Lakshmi Yojana scheme, women to get Rs 2,500 aid by Raksha Bandhan
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, which promises Rs 2,500 a month to eligible women. The government will open registrations on August 1 and aims to release the first instalment by Raksha Bandhan.
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: ₹2,500 monthly assistance announced; Check eligibility, rules and documents
The Delhi government has launched the 'Delhi Lakshmi Yojana', providing eligible women with monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500, of which ₹1,500 will go into a locked savings account. The initiative aims to empower women financially and support family stability.
Delhi govt's Lakshmi Yojana scheme Explained - Check eligibility, when and how to apply
The portal for the Lakshmi Yojana scheme will be launched on August 1, CM said. The woman who are residing in Delhi for at least 10 years and have no criminal record are eligible for the Lakshmi Yojana scheme. The government hopes to release the first instalment by Raksha Bandhan, she said.
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