Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: govt. to issue letters to beneficiaries from August 27, release funds from Sept. 1
The Delhi government announced that beneficiaries of the Lakshmi Yojana will receive official letters starting August 27, with monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 beginning September 1. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that over 8 lakh women have registered for the scheme, which aims to promote women's empowerment.
Why it matters
This scheme represents a significant social welfare initiative targeting women's financial independence in Delhi, with high public participation rates.
Women eligible for monthly assistance of ₹2,500 under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will start receiving official letters from the government on August 27, with the amount set to be credited to their bank accounts from September 1, read a statement issued by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday.
According to the statement, Ms. Gupta directed the district committees to complete the verification of applications at the earliest.
She also said the government would soon introduce a facility on the official portal of the scheme to allow eligible women who entered incorrect or incomplete information in their applications to make corrections.
The Chief Minister said around 8 lakh women have registered on the portal within 18 days of the scheme’s launch and more than 5 lakh applications have been submitted so far
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