Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced the launch of ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’, which will provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to the women of the city, in the next 7 to 10 days. He said that the government is working on the registration process.
Atishi said that women will get one or two installments under this scheme before the end of the current financial year till March 31, 2025.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal had announced the launch of the scheme on Thursday and promised that the amount would be increased to Rs 2,100 if his party returns to power.
Addressing reporters, Atishi said that the scheme fulfills the government’s promise of empowering women.
He said, “We have fulfilled our promise of providing assistance of Rs 1,000 to women. Despite all efforts by the opposition to disrupt this initiative, we have successfully implemented it.
Atishi said the objective of the scheme is to provide financial independence to women and ensure that they do not have to depend on family members for small personal needs.
Regarding eligibility, Atishi explained that current or former permanent government employees, women who are or have been MPs, MLAs or councilors, women who paid income tax in the previous financial year and those who are already receiving any form of pension. , they will not be eligible for the benefits of this scheme.
