Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Lakshmi Yojana portal on Saturday to provide eligible women with monthly financial assistance [1].
The initiative aims to provide financial empowerment to women from economically weaker sections in the capital [4]. By providing a consistent cash transfer, the government seeks to reduce financial dependency and support the basic needs of low-income households [5].
Under the new scheme, eligible women will receive ₹2,500 each month [1]. The Chief Minister inaugurated the portal at the East Delhi District Magistrate Office, and registration is also available through the official online portal at dly.delhi.gov.in [2].
While the registration portal is now active, the financial assistance scheme is scheduled to become fully operational starting from Raksha Bandhan in mid-August 2026 [2]. This timing aligns the rollout of the benefits with the traditional festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
Government officials said the portal was designed to streamline the application process and ensure that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries without unnecessary delays [3]. The system allows women to check their eligibility and register their details digitally to qualify for the monthly aid [3].
Eligibility rules for the program focus on women from the city's most economically disadvantaged backgrounds [4]. The government intends for the Lakshmi Yojana to act as a social safety net, providing a predictable income stream for those who lack steady employment, or significant assets [5].
“Eligible women will receive ₹2,500 each month”
The launch of the Lakshmi Yojana represents a strategic move by the Delhi government to implement direct benefit transfers (DBT) targeted specifically at gender-based economic empowerment. By tying the operational start date to Raksha Bandhan, the administration is leveraging a cultural milestone to maximize the political and social visibility of the welfare program.
