- By Nidhi Giri
- Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi goverment on Saturday, March 8, implemented the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The scheme promises to provide Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections in the capital. The scheme was a key poll promise made by the BJP during the Delhi assembly election. The scheme was approved at the Mahila Diwas programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
"The Delhi government will fulfil all its promises to ensure safety, health and development... We have planned to work together with the central government to make Delhi safer and better in terms of health, education and our policies... We discussed every possible aspect of enhancing women's safety... A 'One Stop Centre' will be set up to address women's problems... Pink toilets will be built across Delhi," said CM Rekha Gupta, addressing Mahila Diwas programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, quoted news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda says, "...Today, I am happy, and I congratulate CM Rekha Gupta and others that for Mahila Samriddhi Yojan, they have allocated Rs 5100 crore to implement it in Delhi..." pic.twitter.com/gryn3NDNEX
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2025
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana Eligibility
Under the Mahil Samriddhi Yojana, women residing in Delhi between the ages of 18-60, whose family income is less than Rs 3 lakh per annum and who do not pay taxes, are eligible, reported The Indian Express.
The scheme will apply to those women who are not government employees or recipients of financial aid from other government schemes.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Online Apply
The Delhi government is currently developing an online portal through which the registration for the scheme will be done.
In order to verify information on forms and identify those eligible for the scheme, the IT department will be creating a separate software along with the registration portal, reported The Indian Express.
The government has called for various departments to share information that would help in identifying potential recipients.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Documents Required
While an exact list of documents required has not been released, the following documents will prove helpful in registration under the scheme.
-Aadhaar card
-Ration card
-Address proof
People will also have to provide their registered mobile number to the authorities.
The forms for the scheme are likely to be linked to the applicants' Aadhaar numbers. The forms will typically require information such as the beneficiary's name, location, address and bank account linked with the Aadhaar card, along with details of family members.
“When a candidate fills in the details, the portal will verify and check if the candidate is eligible, if she is a taxpayer or is availing any government scheme such as widow pension and old age pension, and if any duplicate is found, the form will be rejected,” reported The Indian Express.
The launch of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana was supposed to take place but was delayed after a cabinet meeting to discuss details of the scheme was postponed. The cabinet is likely to discuss the rules and criteria for the scheme today with Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta.
During the Mahila Diwas event at JLN Stadium, senior leaders frok the party such as BJP Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva, Vanitha Srinivas and Bansuri Swaraj, are expected to be present.