Delhi CM launches Lakshmi Yojana; over 30,000 women register on first day for financial assistance
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Lakshmi Yojana, a scheme providing ₹2,500 monthly assistance to eligible women, with over 33,730 registrations on its first day. Beneficiaries can choose to receive ₹1,000 in a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallet and ₹1,500 in a recurring/fixed deposit, or the full amount in a deposit. The scheme targets women aged 21-60, with an annual family income limit of ₹2.5 lakh, and requires a four-stage verification process, raising concerns among some applicants about documentation.
Key Points
- The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana provides ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women.
- Beneficiaries can opt for a split payment into a CBDC wallet and a recurring deposit, or the full amount into a deposit.
- Eligibility criteria include age (21-60), annual family income (up to ₹2.5 lakh), Delhi residency for 10 years, and specific electricity consumption and asset ownership limits.
- The scheme aims to benefit around 17 lakh women in Delhi.
- A four-stage verification process is in place, which has raised concerns regarding documentation requirements.
Exam Facts
- Scheme name: Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.
- Monthly assistance: ₹2,500.
- Registrations on first day: 33,730.
- Eligibility age: 21-60 years.
- Annual family income limit: ₹2.5 lakh.
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