Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Delhi govt to roll out Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women on Raksha Bandhan| Check who are eligible
According to sources, the scheme is expected to be officially launched on August 28, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to unveil it.
PTC News Desk: The Delhi government is preparing to launch the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana on Raksha Bandhan, under which eligible women from economically weaker families will receive Rs 2,500 every month directly into their bank accounts.
According to sources, the scheme is expected to be officially launched on August 28, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to unveil it. The initiative is being presented as a major welfare programme for women in the national capital.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government is making final preparations to roll out the scheme for financially vulnerable women. The monthly financial assistance will be transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The Delhi government has nearly completed all preparations, including the online registration portal and the eligibility criteria. A budget of Rs 5,110 crore has been allocated for the scheme in the 2026-27 financial year, and around 20 to 22 lakh women in Delhi are expected to benefit.
Who will be eligible for Mahila Samriddhi Yojana?
According to sources, the scheme will be available to women who meet the following criteria:
Age between 21 and 60 years
Annual family income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh
Must be a resident of Delhi
Priority may be given to women holding ration cards
However, some categories of women will not be eligible under the scheme. These include:
Women employed in government jobs
Income tax payers
Women already receiving a government pension
Women who own a car
How to apply
Applications for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana will be accepted only through online mode. Women applying under the scheme will have to provide the following details:
Aadhaar card
Name and date of birth
Gender
Father’s or mother’s name
Marital status
Mobile number
Email ID
Duration of stay in Delhi
Aadhaar-linked bank account details
Self-declaration form