Delhi Government Approves Lakshmi Yojana

July 29, 2026
Current Context: On July 28, 2026, the Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana to provide monthly financial support to eligible women. The scheme aims to improve women’s financial security and household welfare.
  • Monthly assistance: ₹2,500
  • Eligible age: 21–60 years
  • Income limit: Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh
  • Residence requirement: Family must have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years.
  • Voter condition: Applicant must be a registered voter in Delhi.
  • Beneficiary: The eldest eligible woman in a family may apply.
  • Payment mode: Financial assistance will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
  • Objective: To provide regular income support and promote the financial independence of women.
  • Not eligible: Income-tax payers, government employees and women already receiving similar government assistance.
  • Registration: Applications are proposed to begin from August 1, 2026.

Question

Q1. How much monthly financial assistance will eligible women receive under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
a) ₹1,000
b) ₹1,500
c) ₹2,000
d) ₹2,500

Answer: d)  Under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, every eligible woman will receive financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month directly in her bank account.

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