On Women's Day, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta approves ₹2,500 monthly aid for women; AAP's Atishi says ‘still waiting’
India news: “Today is Women's Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme – the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide ₹2,500 to the women,” said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday (8 March 2025) that the state cabinet has approved the scheme to provide ₹2,500 per month to women.
A budget of ₹5,100 crore has been allocated for the initiative, which was part of the BJP’s election manifesto under the name Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. The scheme aims to offer financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections.
Scheme approved on Women’s Day
“Today is Women's Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme – the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide ₹2,500 to the women,” said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
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She further said, “We made a provision of ₹5,100 crores in the Delhi budget for the implementation of the scheme. We have formed the committee, which will be led by me, and the registration for the scheme will begin soon – a portal will be launched soon.”
However, Gupta did not clarify the exact eligibility criteria or the number of beneficiaries expected to receive the financial aid.
'Modi Ki Guarantee'
During the Delhi Assembly election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured that the scheme would be approved in the first cabinet meeting of the BJP government. He had also referred to it as “Modi ki guarantee” and promised that payments would start by 8 March.
AAP questions the delay
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was ousted from power in Delhi, criticised the BJP for not implementing the scheme immediately.
“Before the Delhi elections, Modi and BJP national president JP Nadda had assured that in the very first cabinet meeting, the scheme will be approved and every woman in Delhi will receive ₹2,500 in her bank account by March 8. The first cabinet meeting took place on Thursday evening, but there was no such announcement,” said Delhi’s Leader of Opposition, Atishi.
She added, "Women have phones out, waiting for ₹2,500."
BJP’s victory in Delhi
The BJP made a strong comeback in Delhi, securing 48 out of 70 seats in the Assembly election. This marked its return to power in the capital after 26 years. AAP was reduced to 22 seats, while the Congress failed to win any.
(With inputs from agencies)
