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9 August 2026

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana

The scheme serves as a contemporary example of state-level welfare interventions for women's empowerment, useful as context for GS2 governance and social justice answers.

1 min read Day 6 of 12 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is a social welfare scheme aimed at women's empowerment.
  • Over 5.14 lakh women have registered on the official portal within the first week of launch.
  • Approximately 2.18 lakh applications have been successfully submitted for processing.
  • Northeast Delhi district reported the highest registration volume (73,676), while New Delhi district reported the lowest (5,573).
  • The government is currently conducting verification of submitted applications.
  • The administration aims to disburse the first instalment of the scheme by the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 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. Discuss the significance of direct benefit transfer schemes in enhancing the socio-economic status of women in urban centers. How does the implementation of such welfare programs contribute to the broader goal of financial inclusion? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which district in Delhi recorded the highest number of registrations under the Lakshmi Yojana in its first week?

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