Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Over 1.45 lakh women register for the cash transfer scheme, says Govt
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: As many as 1,47,215 registrations had been completed and 10,286 applications finally submitted on the portal till 10 pm on Sunday, according to an official statement shared by news agencies.
On Sunday, the Delhi government announced that over 1.45 lakh women had registered for the Lakshmi Yojana, an online cash transfer scheme launched by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. As of 10 PM on Sunday, the portal had recorded 1,47,215 registrations and 10,286 completed applications. The scheme, which promises monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to eligible women, was approved by the BJP-led Cabinet a week prior.
The BJP had pledged this initiative during the assembly elections. The scheme targets women aged between 21 and 60 with an annual family income of up to ₹2.5 lakh, excluding those with certain benefits, government employment, or specific household characteristics. To apply, women must secure the recommendation of their local MP or MLA, a requirement introduced to ensure transparency and public involvement. The government has allocated ₹5,100 crore for the scheme.
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