Delhi CM unveils renamed women cash aid scheme
The Delhi government plans to launch Delhi Lakshmi Yojana by the end of August and give ₹2,500 a month to eligible women aged 21 to 60.
AI generated- The Delhi government has announced Delhi Lakshmi Yojana as a women’s assistance scheme.
- The Chief Minister’s Office issued the official release that announced the scheme.
- The announced scheme is meant for eligible women aged 21 to 60.
- The announced assistance amount is ₹2,500 per month.
What happened
The Delhi government has announced a women’s assistance scheme called Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. According to an official release from the Chief Minister’s Office, the scheme is planned for launch by the end of August 2026.
Under the announced design, eligible women aged 21 to 60 will receive ₹2,500 per month. The release does not provide further details on eligibility conditions, enrollment, financing, or delivery mechanism.
UPSC may ask how unconditional or quasi-conditional cash transfers for women are designed, funded, targeted, and implemented, and how such schemes affect welfare outcomes, fiscal space, and administrative feasibility.
