Delhi Laxmi Yojana registration portal launched by CM Rekha Gupta on August 1
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Why in news
The Delhi government launched the Delhi Laxmi Yojana registration portal to provide monthly financial assistance to eligible women for financial independence.
Background
The scheme provides Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women. The government allocated Rs 5,110 crore for the scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. Eligibility includes being the eldest female member of a family with an annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeDelhi Laxmi Yojana: Provides Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women for financial independence.
- FactBudget allocation for Delhi Laxmi Yojana in 2026-27 is Rs 5,110 crore.
- FactEligibility criteria: Woman aged 21-60, eldest female member, annual family income < Rs 2.5 lakh.
- FactRegistration portal: dly.delhi.gov.in
For Mains
Q. Discuss how direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes and targeted financial assistance can contribute to the socio-economic empowerment of women in urban India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- economic empowerment
- poverty alleviation
- gender equality
- administrative efficiency via DBT
Keywords: financial independence · socio-economic empowerment · Direct Benefit Transfer · gender parity · targeted intervention
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