Delhi Budget 2026: The Delhi government, led by Rekha Gupta, presented its second annual budget in the Legislative Assembly today. During this session, a major announcement was made specifically for women. The government has declared that it will provide a monthly stipend of ₹2,500 under the 'Mahila Samriddhi Yojana' (Women's Prosperity Scheme). The objective of this scheme is to empower women financially and improve their standard of living. 

To this end, the government has allocated a provision of ₹5,100 crore in the budget. This scheme has been introduced specifically for poor and needy women, ensuring they receive monthly financial assistance to help them manage their expenses more effectively. Let us explore which women are eligible to benefit from this scheme, when it is set to launch, and how to apply:

Which Women Are Eligible for the ₹2,500 Benefit?
It is important to note that not all women will be eligible to benefit from this scheme. Several essential criteria have been established for eligibility, such as:

The woman must be between 21 and 59 years of age.
The woman must be a resident of Delhi and have resided in the city for at least five years.

The woman must belong to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) or EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category.
The family's annual income must fall within the range of approximately ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh.

No member of the family should be an income taxpayer.
The woman must not be employed in a government job, nor should she be a retired government employee.
The woman must not currently be availing benefits from any other government scheme.

When Will the Scheme Launch?
The government has officially announced this scheme in the budget, and the process for its implementation is currently underway. It is expected that shortly after the registration process begins, the funds will start being disbursed directly into the bank accounts of eligible women. However, the exact launch date will be officially announced by the government separately.

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