Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who can get Rs 2,500 monthly benefit? Check eligibility, registration date, key details

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women in the national capital will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month.The scheme, one of the BJP's key promises ahead of last year's Delhi Assembly elections, is expected to benefit over 17 lakh women. According to the chief minister's office, the government aims to release the first instalment on Raksha Bandhan (August 28).Women aged 21 to 60 years with an annual family income of up to Rs 2.5 lakh will be eligible for the scheme.The scheme will initially be implemented for three years, with a provision for its continuation after a review.REGISTRATIONS TO BEGIN FROM AUGUST 1Scheme at a glanceBenefitRs 2,500 per monthWho can applyWomen aged 21–60 yearsIncome limitAnnual family income should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakhExpected beneficiaries17 lakh womenApplicationProcess to start from August 1 through the online portalScheme periodInitially for three yearsGovernment aimsTo release the first instalment on Raksha Bandhan Payment options Option 1Rs 1,500 in an RD/FD and ?1,000 in a digital rupee wallet, which can be spent only on approved goods and services.Option 2Entire Rs 2,500 deposited in an RD/FD.Who is not eligible