Delhi Lakshmi Yojana

What you get

The Delhi government's scheme, in force from 1 August 2026 for three years, pays eligible women Rs 2,500 a month. Each woman chooses one of two ways: Rs 1,500 a month into a recurring or fixed deposit locked until 31 July 2029 and Rs 1,000 a month into a digital rupee (CBDC) wallet linked to her bank account, which cannot be spent on alcohol, tobacco, gambling and similar items; or the full Rs 2,500 into the deposit. The matured deposit is paid into the wallet.

Who can apply

The eldest woman in a Delhi family, aged 21 to 60 on the date of application, registered as a Delhi voter, whose family earns up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year and used up to 2,400 units of electricity in the last 12 months. She, her husband or one of her parents must have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years. Not eligible: women getting any government pension, income tax payers and GST filers, government servants and public office holders, families with a regular or contract government employee or a four-wheeler, women with more than three children, and anyone with a criminal record. She needs an active account in a participating bank.

Living in Delhi

How to apply

Apply on the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal (dly.delhi.gov.in) with your mobile number: answer the eligibility questions, fill in your and your family's details with Aadhaar and bank account, upload the documents and the signed endorsement from your MP or MLA, and keep the acknowledgement.

Documents you need

• Delhi voter ID card
• Photograph and signature
• Endorsement letter from the MP or MLA of your constituency
• Proof of 10 years of residence: voter ID, driving licence, or an electricity or gas bill
• Proof of age: birth certificate, school leaving or class 10 certificate, driving licence or voter ID
• Bank account in a participating bank

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