Delhi Finalises Eligibility For Rs 2,500 Women's Scheme: Who Can Apply?
The Delhi government has finalized eligibility criteria for the 'Delhi Lakshmi Yojana,' a scheme providing Rs 2,500 monthly to women aged 21-60 from low-income families. The program excludes families owning four-wheelers or those already receiving other government financial assistance.
Why it matters
This social welfare initiative aims to provide economic support to women in the capital, reflecting a shift in local governance priorities regarding direct benefit transfers.
The Delhi government has finalised the eligibility criteria for its proposed Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance scheme for women, clearing the way for its rollout, which is expected around Raksha Bandhan next month.Under the scheme, officially renamed Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women between the ages of 21 and 60 will receive Rs 2,500 every month. The government is yet to announce the registration process and launch date.The latest announcement comes months after the BJP, which had promised the scheme in its Delhi Assembly election manifesto, approved it after forming the government in the national capital.
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