Delhi Cabinet Approves Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500 Monthly Aid to Women

1 August 2026National

In July 2026, the Delhi cabinet, chaired by CM Rekha Gupta, approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women, with a total outlay of Rs 5,110 crore for 2026-27. Online registration opens on 1 August 2026, with the first instalment scheduled for 28 August 2026 (Raksha Bandhan). Eligibility: women aged 21-60 years, annual family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh, and permanent Delhi residents for at least 10 years. Exclusions include income taxpayers, government employees, and pension/other-scheme beneficiaries.

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Delhi CM: Rekha Gupta | Delhi LG: V. K. Saxena | Similar schemes: Ladki Bahin (Maharashtra), Ladli Behna (MP)

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The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana (CM Rekha Gupta) gives Rs 2,500/month to eligible women (aged 21-60, income up to Rs 2.5 lakh); registration opens 1 Aug 2026 with a Rs 5,110-crore outlay.

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