Lakshmi Yojana portal opens August 1
Lakshmi Yojana portal opens on August 1, 2026, offering eligible women in Bengal Rs 2,500 per month.
Women can only withdraw Rs 1,000 per month; the remaining Rs 1,500 is placed in a recurring deposit with a three-year lock-in.
Eligibility includes women aged 21–60, with annual family income under Rs 2.5 lakh, excluding government employees, income taxpayers, and four-wheeler owners.
Applicants must be Delhi residents for at least 10 years, with documents like Aadhaar and Voter card required.
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