Archive · 2 Aug 2026
AAP Challenges Delhi Lakshmi Yojana Eligibility and Process
The Delhi government started a program called the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to give women a small monthly allowance of Rs 2,500.
To join, women must have lived in Delhi for at least ten years and get recommendation letters from elected officials.
AAP, a political party, says these rules can stop new residents from getting help.
They want the rules to be easier and not need letters from MPs or MLAs.
AAP also worries about a new Pink Card that might affect women who just moved to Delhi.
AAP criticizes the scheme’s 10‑year residency requirement.
Party demands removal of MP/MLA recommendation letters for applicants.
AAP argues the scheme could exclude recent migrants with out‑of‑state voter IDs.
Delhi government launched the scheme offering Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women.
AAP also questions the proposed Pink Card initiative affecting new residents.
- Who
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi government officials
- What
- Criticism of eligibility criteria and application process for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- When
- August 2, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure women are not hindered by residency and recommendation requirements
- Scheme name
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- Monthly assistance
- Rs 2,500
- Residency requirement
- 10 years in Delhi
- Recommendation requirement
- Letters from MPs or MLAs
- Launch date
- Friday, August 2, 2024