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29 July 2026

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility

This is a specific state-level welfare scheme with defined eligibility criteria and implementation mechanisms, making it a relevant case study for questions on social welfare policies and inclusive growth.

1 min read Day 2 of 12 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Scheme Name: Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.
  • Financial Assistance: ₹2,500 monthly for eligible women.
  • Launch Date: First instalment scheduled for August 28 (Raksha Bandhan).
  • Application Process: Online portal to be launched on August 1.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Approximately 17 lakh women.
  • Exclusion Criteria: Women with more than three living children, taxpayers, government employees, GST filers, recipients of other financial assistance or pensions, and families with annual electricity consumption exceeding 2,400 units.
  • Disbursement Options: Option 1: ₹1,500 in RD/FD and ₹1,000 in digital rupee wallet. Option 2: Full ₹2,500 in RD/FD for long-term savings.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 12 in Delhi Lakshmi Yojana implementation, which has been running since 14 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Critically examine the role of targeted conditional cash transfer schemes in promoting women's financial inclusion and long-term household savings in urban India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is an exclusion criterion for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?

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