Delhi’s Rs 2,500 Monthly Aid Scheme for Women Likely From June; Eligibility, Registration Details Expected Soon

The BJP-led Delhi government is likely to begin registrations from June 2026 for its proposed monthly financial assistance scheme for women, aimed at supporting economically weaker households in the national capital.

The scheme, earlier referred to as the ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana’, is expected to be launched under the new name ‘Delhi Laxmi Yojna’, according to official sources. Under the initiative, eligible women will receive Rs 2,500 every month directly into their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The scheme was one of the BJP’s key promises during the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. To implement the programme, the Delhi government has allocated Rs 5,100 crore in the 2026–27 Budget presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Officials estimate that nearly 17 lakh women could benefit from the scheme.

Sources said the government delayed implementation earlier due to the absence of verified beneficiary data. Authorities are now working on a more streamlined and transparent system to ensure only eligible women receive the benefits.

Who Can Apply?

According to officials, only women belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and possessing an Aadhaar card linked to a Delhi address will be eligible for the scheme. The Women and Child Development Department, headed by the chief minister, is expected to oversee the implementation process.

How to Register

The Delhi government is likely to release detailed registration guidelines and launch an online portal soon. Applicants are being advised to keep essential documents ready in advance to avoid delays during registration.

Documents Likely Required

• Aadhaar card with a Delhi address
• BPL certificate or proof of eligibility
• Bank account details
• Aadhaar-linked mobile number
• Passport-size photograph
• Residence proof

A high-level committee headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with cabinet ministers and senior officials, has already been formed to monitor the rollout of the scheme.

The initiative is expected to emerge as one of Delhi’s largest welfare programmes for women, particularly amid rising living costs and inflation