New Delhi: el Delhi government Saturday approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana Aimed at providing 2,500 rupees to women of economically weaker sections in Delhi, BJP’s national president JP Nadda announced Saturday.
Delhi Prime Minister Rekha GuptaWhile making the announcement on Women’s Day, he said: “Today is Women’s Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme: the promise we made during Delhi’s elections to provide 2500 RS to women. Be launched soon.”
The scheme was a key promise in the manifesto and electoral campaign of the BJP to gain power in the national capital.
According to sources, eligibility criteria include an annual income of up to RS 2.5 Lakh and an age range of 18 to 60 years. A meeting attended by the main secretary discussed these conditions. “The income limit for eligible women to register under the scheme will be RS 2.5 Lakh. We have prepared a draft of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, which will be presented at the cabinet meeting for approval,” authorities said.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood, praised the decision, declaring: “Today, the Delhi government made a historical decision. This government does not only do a lip service. Soon, we will provide the money and a portal will be launched for registration.”