Laxmi Yojana: The Delhi government’s Lakshmi Yojana offers financial aid of ₹2,500 monthly to women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme’s first payment is scheduled for August 28th on Raksha Bandhan. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that about 5.92 lakh women have registered for the program, with a target of reaching 17 lakh women. Applicants are advised to verify their application status before the initial installment is disbursed.

There are two options available for beneficiaries under this scheme. In the first option, Rs 1,000 will be deposited into a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallet, with Rs 1,500 going into an RD or FD account. Alternatively, in the second option, the entire Rs 2,500 will be deposited into an RD or FD account. Only eligible women will receive benefits from this initiative. The government will validate documents and eligibility criteria before releasing the funds.

To check the application status, applicants can follow these steps:

Visit the official Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal at https://dly.delhi.gov.in/.
Select the Track Application option on the portal.
Verify your registered mobile number.
Enter your date of birth and the captcha code.
Upon logging in, the current application status will be displayed.

To be eligible for the scheme, the following documents are required:

Delhi Voter ID
Aadhar card
Passport-sized photo and signature
Proof of residence in Delhi for 10 years
Date of Birth or Age Certificate
Bank account details

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The scheme is open to women who meet the following criteria:

Permanent resident of Delhi
Residing in Delhi for at least 10 years
Age of 18 or above
Annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh
No taxpayer in the applicant’s family
Possession of Aadhar Card and Delhi Voter ID
Bank account linked to the government’s designated banking system.