Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Eligibility, How To Apply And More — What We Know So Far
Delhi government's Mahila Samriddhi Scheme follows similar initiatives in other BJP-ruled states, such as the Ladli Behna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh and the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra.
The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is expected to introduce the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme for women from economically weaker sections soon.
The scheme will provide eligible women a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500. According to The Indian Express, the scheme is slated to be launched on Mar. 8, which happens to be International Women's Day. Registrations are also likely to begin on the same day.
"Several rounds of meetings have taken place to finalise the modalities of the scheme. The Cabinet note will be ready by tomorrow, following which it will be put up for approval from the Council of Ministers. The scheme was among those taken up in the first Cabinet meeting held by the newly elected CM and the Council of Ministers," an official close to the development was quoted as saying by the news outlet.
The Delhi government plans to transfer the money directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.
Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana Eligibility
Women meeting the following criteria will be eligible for the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme as per the report:
Annual household income below Rs 3 lakh
Not liable to pay income tax
Aged between 18 and 60
Not employed in government jobs
Not receiving other government financial assistance
The Mahila Samriddhi Scheme was one of the promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its election manifesto before the Delhi Assembly Elections.
Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: How To Apply?
The Delhi government is developing an online portal for the registration process. A dedicated software is also being designed by the IT department to help verify applications and ensure that only eligible women receive the benefits.
The Mahila Samriddhi Scheme follows similar initiatives in other BJP-ruled states, such as the Ladli Behna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh and the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra.
Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Documents required
While official details are yet to be announced, applicants would likely need to provide:
Aadhaar card
Ration card
Proof of address
Registered mobile number
The online portal will link the submissions to their Aadhaar cards and include details such as the applicant's name, address and bank account. The system will verify whether the applicant is a taxpayer or is receiving other government benefits. Those applications that don’t meet the criteria will be rejected.
Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Rollout
The Delhi government estimates that 15 lakh to 20 lakh women will qualify for the scheme. The IT department is working on integrating databases from various departments to streamline the eligibility verification process. The budget for the scheme will reportedly be increased in the next financial year to include all eligible beneficiaries.
The registration event is expected to take place at Chhatrasal Stadium, where some beneficiaries may receive their first payments on the day of the launch.
