The Delhi government has approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, which will provide ₹2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections. Announced on Women’s Day, the scheme aims to empower women financially.

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• ₹2,500 per month for eligible women in Delhi.
• Eligibility: Women aged 18-60 years with an annual income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
• Budget allocation: ₹5,100 crore set aside for the scheme.
• Promise from BJP’s election manifesto, now approved by the cabinet.
• Committee led by CM Rekha Gupta formed for implementation.
• Online portal for registration to be launched soon.
• Draft prepared, discussed in cabinet meeting before approval.
• Delhi Minister Ashish Sood called it a ‘historic decision’.
• Chief Secretary met officials to finalize eligibility and implementation.