Delhi launches 'Lakshmi Yojana' offering ₹2,500 monthly to women
Delhi's Lakshmi Yojana, launched in August, offers a monthly ₹2,500 to help empower women from financially weaker backgrounds.
The scheme is set to support about 17 lakh women across the city and aims to make daily life a bit easier for those who need it most.
'Lakshmi Yojana' eligibility 21-60 ₹2.5L cap
To qualify, you need to be the eldest woman (21 to 60 years) in your family, with an annual family income that must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per year, the applicant, her husband, or her parents living in Delhi for at least 10 years, and the applicant registered as a voter in Delhi.
Government employees, GST filers, or those paying income tax aren't eligible.
The money is split between a recurring deposit (which grows over time) and a digital wallet, though the full ₹2,500 can be deposited into a recurring deposit through the designated banking partner.
Signing up just needs basic ID proof like PAN, voter ID, passport, ration card, or driving license; Aadhaar is optional, and applicants without Aadhaar can register by submitting an Aadhaar enrolment slip, where available, along with an alternative identity document.