# Delhi Laxmi Yojana registrations cross 5 lakh in a week 2026-08-08T16:12:19+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Delhi government's Mahila Samman Yojana, also called the Delhi Laxmi Yojana, has crossed five lakh registrations within a week of its launch. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called the response 'historic', saying no previous scheme had drawn so many applicants in such a short time. District-wise data shows North East Delhi leads with 73,676 registrations, while New Delhi recorded the lowest with 5,573. About 2.18 lakh applications have been finally submitted. Eligible women will receive Rs 2,500 per month. The government offers two payout options: Rs 1,000 via digital wallet and Rs 1,500 in a recurring deposit, or the full amount in an RD/FD. An official said the first instalment is targeted for Raksha Bandhan. Livemint reports the registration process requires Aadhaar, income, and residence documents. ## Coverage - livemint.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: cash transfer, Delhi, Delhi government, Lakshmi Yojana, registration, women's welfare Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-crosses-5-lakh-registrations/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-crosses-5-lakh-registrations/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.