Delhi govt approves Mahila Samridhi Yojana to provide Rs 2,500 to women | India News

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (ANI photograph)

NEW DELHI: The Delhi authorities on Saturday accepted the Mahila Samridhi Yojana geared toward offering Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections in Delhi, BJP nationwide president JP Nadda introduced on Saturday.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, whereas making the announcement on Women’s Day, mentioned, “Today is Women’s Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme – the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide Rs 2500 to the women. We made a provision of Rs 5100 crores in the Delhi budget for the implementation of the scheme. We have formed the committee, which will be led by me and the registration for the scheme will begin soon – a portal will be launched soon.”
The scheme was a key promise within the BJP’s manifesto and election marketing campaign to achieve energy within the nationwide capital.
According to sources, the eligibility standards embody an annual earnings of up to Rs 2.5 lakh and an age vary of 18 to 60 years. A gathering attended by the chief secretary mentioned these circumstances. “The income limit for women eligible to register under the scheme will be Rs 2.5 lakh. We have prepared a draft of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, which will be presented in the cabinet meeting for approval,” officers mentioned.
Delhi minister Ashish Sood hailed the choice, stating, “Today, the Delhi government took a historic decision. This government doesn’t do just lip service. Soon, we will be providing the money, and a portal will be launched for registration.”