Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the BJP-led government in the national capital will fulfill all its promises. Addressing an event on the occasion of International Women's Day, the Delhi CM said that she will work for the welfare and security of women. "Today, the sisters from North to South and from Gujarat to Northeast are extending their congratulatory messages. Women from different fields are happy," she said.
"The only government that approved a 33 percent reservation is Narendra Modi's government. We will work for the welfare and security of women. We will deliver everything that we have promised. We will work to enhance the security of women. We have built pint toilets in Delhi," she added.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed a gathering to mark Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, which was one of the poll promises of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the Delhi assembly elections, will be launched on Saturday by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. As part of the scheme, Delhi women from economically weaker sections will receive Rs 2,500 as a monthly allowance. After the scheme is launched on March 8, the application process will start on the same day.
The Delhi cabinet will provide financial assistance worth Rs 2,500 to women residing in the national capital. Addressing Women Power for Viksit Bharat 2047 on the occasion of International Women's Day celebrations, CM Rekha Gupta said, "Our nation has progressed in 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'... We are on the third phase - 'Beti Badhao' and we all need to work on this... Today, symbolism does not work, but women actually are representatives, present the budget, handle foreign departments, protect the nation, and have made a major space in every field for themselves..."
Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the budget of Delhi will fulfil the expectations of people and for this purpose, she will meet women, families, youth and professionals from different sectors.
What is Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana?
The Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana is in line with efforts undertaken in other BJP-governed states, including the Ladli Behna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh and the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra.
The Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana is a cash scheme that the BJP announced in its election manifesto ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections. This women-centric scheme promises to pay Rs 2,500 per month as financial assistance to women beneficiaries. This scheme has been designed for women from economically weaker sections of the national capital.
Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Check who are eligible?
The women beneficiaries who are residing in Delhi between the ages of 21-60, with a family income less than Rs 3 lakh per annum and are non-tax payers, are eligible under the Mahil Samriddhi Yojana.
However, this scheme does not extend to government employees or individuals receiving financial assistance from other government schemes.
Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Registration details
The Delhi government said it is in the process of developing an online portal for registration and added that an IT system will be established to validate applications and identify eligible candidates. Other government departments have been requested to share data to facilitate the selection of beneficiaries.
Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: List of documents for registration
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Address Proof
- Registered Mobile Number
Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: When will women receive Rs 2,500
It is expected that approximately 15-20 lakh women will benefit from the scheme. The Delhi Government revealed plans to streamline the process by merging data from the Chief Electoral Officer and the Food and Civil Supplies Department to identify eligible women. Then, the portal will connect applications to Aadhaar cards and cross-check eligibility against existing government aid.
The beneficiaries will receive the benefits after the due registration and scrutiny process is complete. However, the exact deadline is not mentioned in this matter.
