Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi Launches Lakshmi Yojana for Women
The Delhi government has launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, which will give eligible women Rs 2,500 every month.
This money is to help them with their daily expenses, education, and health needs.
The government will start taking applications on August 1, and the first payment will be made on Raksha Bandhan, which is August 28.
Women between the ages of 21 and 60, whose families earn less than Rs 2.5 lakh a year, can apply.
However, they must save Rs 1,500 of the Rs 2,500 in a special savings account.
The government believes this will help women save money for the future.
Some people think the amount is too small and the rules are too strict.
The Delhi government approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women.
Registration starts on August 1, with the first instalment to be disbursed on Raksha Bandhan (August 28).
Eligible women must be aged between 21 and 60, with a family income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually.
Beneficiaries must save Rs 1,500 of the Rs 2,500 in a Recurring Deposit (RD) or Fixed Deposit (FD) account.
The scheme aims to benefit around 17 lakh women and promote financial stability and self-reliance.
- Who
- Eligible women aged 21 to 60 in Delhi
- What
- Monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- When
- Registration starts on August 1, first instalment on August 28
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To support women's financial needs, promote self-reliance, and build a financial cushion for the future
Government Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Financial Assistance Amount
Government Perspective
The government believes Rs 2,500 monthly assistance is sufficient to support women's financial needs and promote self-reliance.
Critics' Perspective
Critics argue that Rs 2,500 is inadequate given the rising cost of living and should be increased.
Savings Mandate
Government Perspective
The government insists that mandatory savings through RD/FD accounts will help women build a financial cushion for the future.
Critics' Perspective
Critics claim that forcing women to save a portion of the assistance limits their immediate financial flexibility.
Eligibility Criteria
Government Perspective
The government maintains that the eligibility criteria ensure that the assistance reaches the most deserving women.
Critics' Perspective
Critics argue that the strict eligibility criteria, such as the three-children cap, exclude many deserving women.
- Scheme Name
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- Monthly Assistance
- Rs 2,500
- Eligibility Age
- 21 to 60 years
- Family Income Limit
- Less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually
- Registration Start Date
- August 1
- First Instalment Date
- Raksha Bandhan (August 28)
- Expected Beneficiaries
- Around 17 lakh women
- Savings Mandate
- Rs 1,500 mandatory RD/FD deposit
Sources
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