Delhi Lakshmi Yojana Portal Live; 1,083 Women Register by Noon
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal went live, marking the start of the city government's Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance scheme for women. By noon, 1,083 women had registered, indicating strong initial response.
Background
The scheme was announced by the Delhi government as a financial assistance program for women. It aims to provide direct cash transfers to eligible women residents.
Key facts
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Portal went live on a Saturday, with registration camps opening at 8 am.
By noon, 1,083 women had registered.
The scheme provides Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women.
Registration is being done through camps and the online portal.
The scheme is named 'Lakshmi Yojana'.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- Monthly assistance: Rs 2,500
- Implementing body: Delhi government
- Launch date: Portal went live on a Saturday (exact date not specified)
- Target beneficiaries: Women residents of Delhi
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of direct cash transfer schemes in women's empowerment and financial inclusion.
- Critically examine the implementation challenges of state-level welfare schemes like Lakshmi Yojana.