New Delhi: The Delhi Government is preparing to roll out the much-awaited Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which eligible women in Delhi will receive ₹2,500 per month. The move comes as part of the 2026–27 Budget presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with a strong focus on women’s welfare and financial empowerment.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana Portal Launch Expected Soon
The government has said that an online portal for registration under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana will be launched soon. Once operational, eligible women will be able to apply for the monthly financial assistance directly. A budget provision of ₹5,110 crore has been made for the scheme. The plan was first announced ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections and remains one of the key promises made to women voters.
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Delay Despite Approval
Despite being approved by the Delhi Cabinet on March 8, 2025, the scheme is yet to be formally launched. Even in the latest budget speech, the scheme was not directly mentioned, though official documents confirmed the allocation.
In the previous 2025–26 Budget as well, ₹5,110 crore had been earmarked under a similar initiative called the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana. However, no beneficiaries have been identified so far.
Who is Eligible for Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
The delay has largely been due to the absence of clear eligibility criteria and the non-operational status of the application portal. A committee formed in 2025 to finalise guidelines has reportedly held only a few meetings, and key decisions are still pending, according to reports.
Poll Promise and Political Backdrop
The scheme was a major election promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Women were assured a monthly assistance of ₹2,500 as part of the party’s campaign.
The BJP went on to defeat the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had governed Delhi for nearly a decade. Shortly after taking office, the new government approved the scheme on International Women’s Day in March 2025.
A committee led by the chief minister and senior ministers, including Pravesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood and Kapil Mishra, was set up to frame detailed guidelines. However, more than a year later, the framework is still incomplete.
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Focus on Women in budget
The 2026–27 Budget has allocated ₹7,406 crore to the Women and Child Development Department, highlighting the government’s focus on women-centric policies.
Several new initiatives were also announced. These include issuing e-auto permits to 1,000 women, distributing free bicycles to 1.30 lakh girl students, and setting up ‘Rani Haat’ markets to connect women’s skills with business opportunities.
Another key scheme, the Delhi Lakhpati Betiya Yojana, aims to provide financial support to girls from birth to graduation. Under this plan, ₹61,000 will be deposited over time, growing to ₹1.20 lakh. An allocation of ₹128 crore has been proposed for this initiative.
What it Means for Women
If implemented, the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana could benefit lakhs of women across Delhi by providing steady monthly income support. However, the timeline for rollout will depend on finalising eligibility rules and launching the application portal.
(With Inputs from PTI)
