The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a new scheme that provides eligible women a monthly benefit of Rs 2,500. Multiple reports say the programme is designed to reach more than 17 lakh women across the national capital. Registration is set to begin on August 1, according to one outlet, and the first payment is planned to be released on Raksha Bandhan. The scheme is initially approved for a period of three years, with an option for review after that term.
One report also cites the budgetary support for the initiative, stating that Rs 5,110 crore has been allocated for it in the 2026-27 Union Budget. Coverage also points readers to information on eligibility, rules, and required documents, but details of the criteria and document list are not fully specified across the two provided summaries. Overall, the announcements focus on the benefit amount, expected scale of beneficiaries, timeline for registration and initial payout, scheme duration, and the stated budget allocation.
