Delhi Government Approves Lakshmi Yojana: ₹2,500 Monthly Aid for Eligible Women

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The Delhi Government approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing eligible women ₹2,500 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer.
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The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by CM Rekha Gupta, allocated ₹5,110 crore for the scheme in the 2026-27 Budget.
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Online registration opens 1 August 2026; the scheme is expected to benefit over 17 lakh women.
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Eligibility: Delhi residents aged 21-60 with annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.

●Scheme: Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
●Benefit: ₹2,500/month via Direct Benefit Transfer
●Budget allocation: ₹5,110 crore (FY 2026-27)
●Registration opens: 1 August 2026
●Expected beneficiaries: Over 17 lakh women

Residency

Resident of Delhi

Age

21 to 60 years

Annual family income

Up to ₹2.5 lakh

Ladli Behna Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)

Similar monthly cash-transfer scheme for women

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana (Maharashtra)

Comparable state-level women welfare DBT scheme

The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana adds to a growing list of state-level women-centric direct cash-transfer schemes across India, aimed at economic empowerment and social security. Beyond monthly aid, it seeks to improve women's access to education, healthcare, and skill development.

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GS Paper II > Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections

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★What is the monthly financial assistance amount under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?

Key Terms

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

A mechanism to transfer government scheme benefits directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts, reducing leakages

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•₹2,500/month, ₹5,110 crore allocated, registration from 1 August 2026
•Eligibility: age 21-60, annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh

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Delhi Government Approves Lakshmi Yojana: ₹2,500 Monthly Aid for Eligible Women

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Ladli Behna Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana (Maharashtra)

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How much monthly financial assistance will eligible women receive under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?

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