Delhi government has given a big gift to women today. Mahila Samman Yojana has been approved in the Cabinet of Delhi Government held this morning. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs.1000 will be given to women. However, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has also announced to increase it to 2100 rupees.
Announcing this plan, Arvind Kejriwal said that we have fulfilled our promise to women. Mahila Samman Yojana has been implemented in Delhi. 1000 rupees will be deposited in women’s account. If the government is formed in 2025, it will be increased to 2100 rupees. Money will start coming after registration.
Kejriwal said that I had promised to give 1000 rupees to every woman. This proposal was passed in the cabinet meeting chaired by Atishi this morning. Now this scheme has been implemented in Delhi. Women above 18 years of age will get benefit under this scheme. A budget provision of Rs 2000 crore was also made for this in the current financial year. Under this, half of the population will be empowered.
Women who are currently not part of any pension scheme of the government will be eligible for this scheme. A woman eligible for the scheme has to fill a form and self-declare that she is not a part of any government scheme, is not a government employee and is not an income tax payer. The Aam Aadmi Party believes that this will not only fulfill their need for books, it will also provide relief to those who want coaching for their studies.