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Delhi Laxmi Yojana registrations cross 5 lakh in a week
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Five lakh registrations in a week is eye-catching, but the gap between sign-ups and final submissions is the real story. Only half of those who entered district details completed the process. Claims of a 'historic' response need to be measured against the scheme's test: how many women actually receive the promised Rs 2,500. The four-level scrutiny raises the question: will the first instalment on Raksha Bandhan be a reality for all these applicants?
Sources (2): livemint.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
