Criticism of Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility norms

Notes

• Delhi Lakshmi Yojana provides monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to eligible women.
• Current eligibility criteria include a 10-year residency requirement in Delhi.
• The scheme restricts benefits to one woman per family.
• Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement letter from their local Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).
• Critics argue that restrictive eligibility norms limit the reach of the scheme to less than 10% of the target population.
• Concerns have been raised regarding the potential for administrative hurdles and political influence in the selection process due to the mandatory recommendation requirement.
• Comparison is drawn with other regional models that provide universal coverage without residency or recommendation-based exclusions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 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.

• Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launch Before
• Delhi Lakshmi Yojana registrations After
• The whole story 12 entries