Delhi Cabinet approves Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500 a month for eligible women
On 28 July 2026 the Delhi Cabinet chaired by CM Rekha Gupta approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will get Rs 2,500 a month; the application portal opens on 1 August and the first instalment is targeted for Raksha Bandhan (28 August).
Summary
The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on 28 July 2026, providing Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women. The scheme, earlier announced as the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, has been renamed. Applications will be taken through an online portal opening on 1 August, and the government aims to release the first instalment to about 17 lakh eligible women on Raksha Bandhan, 28 August, after verification. Exclusions include income-tax payers, government employees and women with more than three living children.
Key facts
- State/UT
- Delhi
- Approved
- 28 July 2026, Cabinet chaired by CM Rekha Gupta
- Benefit
- Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women
- Earlier name
- Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
- Portal opens
- 1 August 2026
- First instalment target
- Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026 – about 17 lakh women
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much monthly assistance will eligible women get under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana approved in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 2,500
The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana providing Rs 2,500 a month to eligible women.
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana was earlier announced under which name?
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Correct answer: A — Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
The scheme was earlier announced as the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana before being renamed the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.