Delhi Government changed the name of Mahila Samridhi Yojana to ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’. Under this, eligible women aged 21-60 years will get financial assistance of Rs 2500 every month. The government aims to launch the scheme around Rakshabandhan next month.
New Delhi [भारत]July 13 (ANI): The Delhi government has officially changed the name of its flagship ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana’ to ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’. Under this scheme, eligible women aged between 21 to 60 years will get financial assistance of Rs 2,500 every month. The government aims to launch this ambitious scheme around Rakshabandhan next month.
The eligibility criteria for the scheme have also been finalized. According to a press release, “To ensure that the scheme is implemented effectively and timely, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma and senior officials of line departments. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that the benefits reach all eligible women in a transparent, simple and time-bound manner, and that there are no administrative hurdles in its implementation.”
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women empowerment has become not just a social commitment but the basis of a developed India. He said that the Prime Minister has always considered women-led development as the most effective driver of the country’s progress. Taking this vision forward, the Delhi Government is providing a strong foundation for financial empowerment, self-reliance and a dignified life to the women of the capital through ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’. He said that the government believes that when a woman of the house becomes financially secure, it accelerates the progress of the family, society and nation.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister also directed the officials to ensure strict adherence to all the guidelines of the scheme so that its benefits reach only the genuine beneficiaries. He said that the government aims to implement this scheme with complete transparency and accountability.
What are the eligibility rules for the scheme?
The eligibility criteria of the scheme were also discussed in detail in the meeting. It was decided that only those women would be eligible, who or whose family has been resident of Delhi for at least 10 years. The beneficiary or his family should not have any criminal record. Within a family, only the eldest eligible woman will be eligible for the scheme, and only one woman from each family will benefit.
Additionally, the annual income of the family should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh. Women who are already availing any government pension or other regular financial assistance scheme will not be eligible. Similarly, women from families who own a four-wheeler will also not be eligible for this scheme.
“The Delhi government estimates that this ambitious initiative will directly benefit lakhs of women across the capital. It is expected to increase women’s economic participation, strengthen the financial stability of families and give a new impetus to women empowerment in the society,” the release said.
According to the Chief Minister, the government aims to provide a reliable base of financial security to every eligible woman, enabling her to play a stronger role in supporting her family and contributing to the society. He said that the government considers women empowerment as a key pillar of good governance and is committed to bringing positive change in the lives of millions of women through this scheme. (ANI)
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