Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026: Women to Get Rs.2,500 Per Month, Check Eligibility and Application Process
The Delhi government is preparing to launch its flagship financial assistance scheme for women, now called the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. Earlier, the scheme was known as Mahila Samriddhi Yojana under the previous AAP government. The BJP government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has renamed the scheme and will implement it through the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department.
₹2,500 Monthly Financial Assistance
Under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women will receive ₹2,500 every month. The government plans to provide this benefit to around 17 lakh women from economically weaker sections (EWS) in Delhi. The scheme aims to improve the financial independence, self-reliance, and dignity of women.
The financial assistance will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Scheme Likely to Launch Around Raksha Bandhan
The Delhi government is expected to launch the scheme around Raksha Bandhan on 28 August 2026. Although funds for the scheme were allocated in the 2026-27 Delhi Budget, its implementation was delayed due to the lack of verified data to identify eligible beneficiaries.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently reviewed the preparations for the launch and said that the government wants to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries receive the benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
To receive benefits under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a woman aged between 21 and 60 years.
- She must be a resident of Delhi for at least 10 years.
- She must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- The family’s annual income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh.
- Registration must be done using a Delhi-based Aadhaar number.
- Only one woman from each family can receive the benefit.
- The eldest eligible woman in the family will be selected as the beneficiary.
Who Is Not Eligible?
Some women will not be eligible for the scheme. These include:
- Women who are already receiving a government pension or any other regular financial assistance.
- Families in which any member has a criminal record.
- Families that own a four-wheeler vehicle.
Registration and Documents
The Delhi government is developing an online portal for registration. A separate software system is also being created by the IT Department to verify applications and identify eligible beneficiaries.
The government has not yet released the official list of required documents. However, applicants are expected to submit documents such as an Aadhaar card, ration card, proof of address, and other documents required for eligibility verification.
Similar Schemes in Other States
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is similar to other financial assistance schemes for women launched by BJP governments in different states, including the Ladli Behna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh and the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra.
