The BJP-led Delhi government approved the “Mahila Samriddhi Yojana“ on Saturday, allocating ₹5,100 crore to provide ₹2,500 per month to eligible women. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated, “The promise of ₹2,500 to my sisters in Delhi has been officially approved by the Cabinet today. ₹5,100 crore has been allocated for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana so that my poor sisters can start receiving the benefits. This is a significant step towards ensuring economic stability and social upliftment, especially for women from underprivileged families.
The BJP had promised ₹2,500 per month for women in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ before the Delhi Assembly elections, surpassing AAP’s offer of ₹2,100.
Announcing the scheme’s approval at a Mahila Diwas event hosted by the party’s Mahila Morcha at JLN Stadium, BJP National President JP Nadda congratulated CM Rekha Gupta. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the BJP has been committed to empowering women across various sectors.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Key Details & Implementation Plan
The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana was a crucial election promise of the BJP in the February Delhi Assembly polls, helping the party break a 27-year losing streak and secure a two-thirds majority. The scheme also signified a shift in voter preference, previously dominated by AAP.
Implementation & Oversight
At an event organized by the Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on International Women’s Day, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the formation of a committee to oversee the scheme’s implementation. The committee includes:
✅ CM Rekha Gupta (Chair)
✅ Cabinet Ministers: Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Ashish Sood, and Kapil Mishra
A registration portal will be launched soon, and the committee will finalize the terms & conditions. “All criteria were discussed in the cabinet, and the committee will finalize them soon to enable registration. The IT department is working on the portal,” Rekha Gupta told HT.
Eligibility & Application Process
While official guidelines are yet to be released, sources suggest the eligibility criteria may include:
✔️ Age Range: 21-60 years
✔️ Annual Income Cap: ₹2.5 lakh
✔️ Exclusions: Government employees and women already receiving other government financial aid
Women can apply through the upcoming online portal, with Aadhaar-based e-KYC for seamless registration. Enrollment is expected to begin within two weeks, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and smooth financial disbursement.
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