New Delhi: The Delhi government is in the final stages of launching the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which eligible women from economically weaker sections will receive ₹2,500 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The scheme fulfils one of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s key promises made during the 2025 Delhi Assembly election campaign.
According to sources, the scheme is likely to be launched on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. While an official announcement is still awaited, preparations are said to be in the final phase, with the online registration portal ready and eligibility criteria finalised. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the scheme.
The Delhi government has allocated ₹5,110 crore for the initiative in its 2026–27 Budget. Officials estimate that around 20 to 22 lakh women across the national capital are expected to benefit from the scheme once it is rolled out.
