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- The Delhi government has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will receive ₹2,500 per month, with the first instalment expected via direct bank transfer around Raksha Bandhan.
- The scheme carries restrictive eligibility conditions, including an age limit of 21-60 years, family income under ₹2.5 lakh, proof of 10 years' residence in Delhi, only one woman per household being eligible, and exclusions for taxpayers, government employees, pensioners, and women owning four-wheelers.
- The Aam Aadmi Party has criticised the criteria, alleging they will prevent most women from benefiting despite pre-election promises of ₹2,500 per month for every woman.
- The government expects the scheme to benefit more than 17 lakh women, with online registration starting 1 August.
What to watch next
- How many women actually apply and are approved when online registration opens on 1 August
- Whether the first instalment is credited around Raksha Bandhan as proposed
- Any changes or relaxation of the eligibility criteria in response to criticism
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