Delhi Lakshmi Yojana (Mahila Samriddhi)
₹2,500 a month for women aged 21 to 60 from lower-income families in Delhi.
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Scheme Overview
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, first announced in the 2025 Delhi budget as the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, gives eligible women ₹2,500 every month. Online registration opened on 1 August 2026, the scheme was formally launched on 26 August 2026 and the first transfers are due from September 2026. It is run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi, and covers one woman per family from households with annual income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
Target Beneficiaries
Women aged 21 to 60 from Delhi families with annual income up to ₹2.5 lakh
Assistance / Benefit Type
Direct Monthly Cash Transfer
Key Benefits & Financial Assistance
- ₹2,500 a month (₹30,000 a year) for each eligible woman.
- Paid by Direct Benefit Transfer into an Aadhaar-linked bank account in the woman's own name.
- Under the default option a part of the monthly amount is kept in a recurring or fixed deposit for her, which builds savings; check the split shown on the portal when you apply.
- Free online registration with status tracking on the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Ensure you satisfy all the following government conditions before applying:
- 1Woman aged between 21 and 60 years.
- 2Her family must have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years, and she should have a Delhi-address Aadhaar.
- 3Annual family income of not more than ₹2.5 lakh.
- 4Only one woman per family can get the benefit.
- 5Not eligible: women already getting a government pension or other regular government cash aid, government employees, income tax payers, and families that own a four-wheeler.
Documents Required Checklist
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How to Apply (Official Process)
Open the Official Portal
Go to the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal of the Women and Child Development Department (dly.delhi.gov.in) or visit a government help desk.
Register With Aadhaar
Enter your Aadhaar number and verify it with the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
Fill in Family and Income Details
Add family members, annual income, residence details and your bank account, then upload the required documents.
Submit and Save the Application Number
Submit the form and download the acknowledgment. Verification is done by the department.
Check Status
Use your application number on the portal to see whether the application is approved and when payments are credited.
Frequently Asked Questions about Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
Is Delhi Lakshmi Yojana the same as Mahila Samriddhi Yojana?
Yes. The ₹2,500 scheme announced in the Delhi budget as Mahila Samriddhi Yojana was launched in August 2026 under the name Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.
Can two women in the same family apply?
No. Only one woman per family can receive the benefit.
I moved to Delhi five years ago. Can I apply?
The rules require the family to have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years, so you would not qualify yet.
Scheme Factsheet
State Government Scheme
Delhi
Women Empowerment & Welfare
₹30,000
Registration opened on 1 August 2026. The scheme was launched on 26 August 2026 and the first monthly transfers are due from September 2026. Registration is ongoing.
Verified Government Sources
1076 (Delhi Government helpline)
Never pay money to agents promising guaranteed approval for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. Government welfare registrations are strictly handled through official channels.
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