Delhi Laxmi Yojana: How to Apply for ₹2,500 Monthly Financial Assistance

The Delhi government has officially launched the registration portal for the Delhi Laxmi Yojana. Under this scheme, eligible women in Delhi will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 directly into their bank accounts. The government aims to disburse the first instalment around Raksha Bandhan (August 28) following application scrutiny.

Key Benefits & Scheme Overview

• Monthly Assistance: ₹2,500 per eligible woman.

• Annual Budget Allocation: ₹5,110 crore for FY 2026–27.

• Objective: To enable financial independence, self-reliance, and dignity for women in Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Delhi Laxmi Yojana, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Age & Role: Woman aged between 21 and 60 years, who is the eldest female member of her family as of the application date.

• Residency: Must be a registered voter in Delhi. The applicant, her husband, or either parent must have resided in Delhi for at least 10 consecutive years.

• Income Limit: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.

• Electricity Limit: Total household electricity consumption during the preceding 12 months must not exceed 2,400 units.

Exclusions

You are ineligible if you or your family members:

• Pay income tax or file GST returns.

• Are government employees, work in public sector undertakings (PSUs), local bodies, or hold public office.

• Own a four-wheeler vehicle.

• Receive other regular government pensions or financial assistance schemes.

• Have more than three children or have a criminal record.

Required Documents

Ensure you have digital copies of the following documents ready before beginning your application:

1. Proof of Identity: Identity card (such as Aadhaar Card or Voter ID).

2. Delhi Voter ID Card

3. Photograph & Signature of the applicant.

4. Signed MP/MLA Endorsement Letter from your constituency.

5. 10-Year Delhi Residence Proof (Any one):

   • Voter ID Card

   • Ration Card

   • Driving Licence

   • Electricity Bill

   • Gas Connection Bill/Receipt

6. Age Proof (Any one):

   • Birth Certificate

   • School Leaving Certificate / Class 10 Certificate

   • Driving Licence

   • PAN Card

   • Identity card (Aadhaar Card or Voter ID)

Step-by-Step Application Process