Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Delhi CM calls 5 lakh Lakshmi Yojana registrations historic
The Delhi government has a program called Lakshmi Yojana to help women from families that do not have much money.
Every month, women who qualify can get 2,500 rupees.
In just one week, more than five lakh women signed up on the official website.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says no government scheme has seen so many registrations so fast, and she called the response historic.
Most sign-ups came from North East Delhi, while fewer came from New Delhi.
The money can be kept as savings in a bank plan, or some of it can go into a digital wallet for daily needs.
The government says every application is checked carefully in four steps so that only eligible women receive the money.
The first payment is planned to be made on Raksha Bandhan.
Some other political parties, like Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, say the rules might leave out many women who need help.
Over 5 lakh women registered on the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal within a week, which Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called 'historic'.
The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections.
North East district recorded the highest registrations at 73,676, while New Delhi district had the lowest at 5,573 among the 13 districts.
More than 2.18 lakh applications with all required documents have been finally submitted for approval.
Congress and AAP criticised the eligibility criteria, the mandatory MLA/MP approval, and the dispensing of funds.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Delhi government; women from economically weaker sections; opposition parties Congress and AAP.
- What
- Over 5 lakh registrations and more than 2.18 lakh submitted applications for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana monthly financial aid scheme.
- When
- Announced on Saturday; registrations recorded within a week of the portal opening; first instalment targeted for Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- Delhi, with North East district recording the highest registrations and New Delhi district the lowest.
- Why
- To provide financial aid and economic empowerment to women from economically weaker sections, fulfilling the BJP's promise made during the Delhi Assembly elections.
Government view
Opposition view
Eligibility criteria
Government view
The scheme targets women from economically weaker sections, and the scrutiny process ensures only genuine eligible beneficiaries receive aid.
Opposition view
Congress and AAP said the eligibility criteria can exclude a majority of women.
MLA/MP approval requirement
Government view
The mandatory approval is part of a four-step, technology-driven and transparent process to verify applications.
Opposition view
The requirement to get a go-ahead from a local MLA or MP was criticised by the opposition parties.
Dispensing of funds
Government view
Funds are delivered digitally through PFMS integration, banking services and payment, connecting women to savings and financial inclusion.
Opposition view
The opposition criticised the scheme's dispensing of funds.
- Scheme name
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- Monthly assistance
- Rs 2,500
- Registrations in one week
- Over 5 lakh
- Applications finally submitted
- 2,18,728
- Estimated eligible women
- Nearly 17 lakh
- Highest registrations
- North East district (73,676)
- Lowest registrations
- New Delhi district (5,573)
- First instalment target
- Raksha Bandhan