Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the Lakshmi Yojana to provide monthly cash assistance to eligible women in the city [1].
The initiative aims to improve livelihoods and reduce the economic burden for women with limited income and high household expenses [1]. By providing direct financial support, the government seeks to empower women within the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category [2].
Under the terms of the scheme, eligible women will receive ₹2,500 per month [1]. This brings the total annual assistance to ₹30,000 per woman [3]. Registration for the program began on Aug. 1, 2024 [4].
To qualify for the benefits, applicants must belong to the EWS category [2]. However, the government has established specific exclusion criteria to manage the program's scope. Women with more than three children are ineligible to receive the benefit [4].
The program is designed to target the most vulnerable populations in the National Capital Territory of Delhi [1]. By focusing on the EWS category, the administration intends to provide a safety net for those facing the steepest cost-of-living challenges.
Registration processes are now active, allowing women to apply for the monthly stipend [4]. The government intends for these funds to be used toward essential household needs, and personal financial stability.
“Eligible women will receive ₹2,500 per month”
The Lakshmi Yojana represents a targeted social welfare strategy using direct benefit transfers to address gender-based economic disparity. By limiting eligibility to the EWS category and imposing a cap on the number of children, the Delhi government is balancing broad social support with fiscal constraints and population-related policy goals.
